Exploring Menopause from a Multidisciplinary Perspective: Biology, Psychosocial Factors, and Clinical Insights

Menopause is a period of life, just like infancy, puberty, and sexual maturity. During menopause, the amount of follicles in the ovariesdecreases and with that estrogen production decreases. Over time, estrogen production ceases and the ovaries shrink. Accordingly, the menstrual cycle is interrupted and reproductive ability is lost. The word menopause derives from the Greek words mens (month) and pause (stop). The World Health Organization defines menopause as the permanent cessation of the menstrual cycle as a result of the ovaries losing their activity. This book provides an up-to-date perspective on the management of clinical conditions that can occur in the premenopausal and postmenopausal period. The clinical symptoms that affect all body systems during this period in the woman’s life and the possible concerns about how to face it, as well as clinical approaches are discussed. It aims to better understand these clinical situations and to offer correct solutions in approaching these problems. It also focuses on the potential impact of preventive medicine on improving women’s health and quality of life. It covers a wide range of topics such as fertility, climacteric and menopausal symptoms, breast disease, psychosomatic conditions, genitourinary health, bone health, and the physiopathology and treatments of many clinical conditions, especially in premenopausal and premenopausal women. This book, which covers all aspects of menopause and aims to provide up-to-date information on its management, will be an invaluable resource for gynecologists, endocrinologists and doctors.