Menopause is a normal and natural event in women’s lives that marks the end of their menstrual cycles. This is measured by a woman having gone 12 months without a period.
The average age of onset of menopause process is 51 years old. However, there is no single method to predict when a woman will enter menopause—the age at which a woman starts having menstrual periods is also not related to the age of menopause onset. As a rough "rule of thumb" women tend to undergo menopause at an age similar to that of their mothers.
Dr Ann Tan, a gynaecologist of over 20 years, is experienced in helping women manage menopause with ease.
Speak to Us TodayThe symptoms of menopause can be divided into early and late onset symptoms. Early symptoms include:
Late symptoms start to emerge after menopause, which increases the risk of certain medical conditions. They include:
Most women actually do not require treatment for menopause, with symptoms being relatively mild and then resolving on its own. However, women with more severe symptoms that are affecting her physical and psychological health, may require more intervention.
Overall, treatment options include:
Most women actually do not require treatment for menopause, with symptoms being relatively mild and then resolving on its own. However, women with more severe symptoms that are affecting her physical and psychological health, may require more intervention.
Overall, treatment options include:
With over 20 years caring for women’s reproductive health and their pregnancies, Dr Ann Tan is no doubt a fervent advocate for women’s physical and emotional wellbeing.
An experienced obstetrician and gynaecologist, Dr Tan is keenly aware of the ups and downs of what pregnancy and childbirth brings, and strives to support postpartum women as they recover so that they can enjoy motherhood as well as possible.
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Mount Elizabeth Medical Centre,
Singapore 228510
Tel : +65 6734 8188
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Email : mail@dranntan.com
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