Menopause Clinic
4.Menopause Clinic
Menopause is defined as cessation of ovarian function leading to permanent cessation of menses.
In women, menopause is diagnosed after 12 months of amenorrhea associated with loss of ovarian
function. Menopause typically occurs between 45–55 years of age. The average age of menopause in Indian
women is approximately 47.5 years.
The onset of menopause varies across populations and is influenced by race, culture, ethnicity,
socioeconomic status, and personal factors.
It also depends on comorbidities such as:
- Obesity
- Hypertension
- Diabetes mellitus
Primarily, declining estrogen levels cause:
- Menstrual abnormalities
- Vasomotor symptoms (hot flashes, night sweats)
- Urogenital syndrome
- Sleep disturbances
- Depression and mood changes
- Changes in bone strength
- Alterations in lipid profile
Women spend nearly one-third of their life in the postmenopausal stage, which requires proper care and
preventive strategies to reduce morbidity from:
- Carcinoma cervix
- Endometrial carcinoma
- Breast carcinoma
- Osteoporosis and fractures
- Skin changes
- Cardiovascular changes
- Sexual health issues
- Recurrent urinary tract infections
- Psychiatric disturbances
- Adult Vaccination
- Pap Smear
- Cervical Biopsy
- Endometrial Biopsy
- Screening by Ultrasound / CT / MRI
- DEXA Scan
- Hormonal Treatment
- Vasomotor Symptoms
- Prevention of Osteoporosis / Fractures
- Prevention of Atrophy of Genital Organs
- Prevention of Recurrent UTI with Proper Hormone Therapy
- Non-Hormonal Remedies
Perimenopausal and postmenopausal symptoms vary for everyone; therefore, we provide individualized treatment plans for every patient.
Therefore, the establishment of a specialized Menopause Clinic in our hospital is a significant initiative. Being the first of its kind in the Godavari district, the clinic aims to promote comprehensive healthcare for women during their menopausal and postmenopausal years, support healthy aging, and enhance their overall quality of life.
