The end of the monthly period or menstrual cycle in aged women marks menopause. The absence of a period for 12 months is indicative of menopause in perimenopausal women. Menopausal age ranges between 40 years to 50 years. Any vaginal bleeding after menopause is known as postmenopausal bleeding. Causes include vaginitis, fibroids, endometrial hyperplasia, cervical polyps, uterine or ovarian cancer, etc.
Osteoporosis: an Important Public Health Problem
Osteoporosis is a largely preventable problem. This article focuses on the causes of osteoporosis and the available treatment modalities.
