For others, they bring opportunities. At OB-GYN Associates, we know every woman is unique, with particular needs, concerns and responses to the changes that occur over time. Our goal is to help you achieve the best quality of life at every age and every stage of life. We pay special attention to easing your transition into the middle years. We have new therapies, new medicines and new techniques to help you cope with potential problems.
Most women go on to enjoy a healthy and productive lifestyle for many years afterward.
The dynamics of menopause Menopause is simply the conclusion of a cycle that began during puberty, when you first began having menstrual periods. Each month, from puberty until menopause, yourovaries release an egg and produce estrogen, a hormone that causes the walls of the uterus to thicken. If the egg isn't fertilized, pregnancy doesn't occur, estrogen levels drop and the uterus sheds its lining. The uterine shedding is your monthly period. One of the first signs of approaching menopause is a change in menstrual periods.