Premature Menopause Center - Cherry Hill, NJCherry Hill Obstetrician-Gynecologist Doctors for Premature MenopauseType of Physician: Obstetrician-Gynecologist What is a Obstetrician-Gynecologist? A certification by the Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology; practitioners provide medical and surgical care of the female reproductive system and associated disorders, to the extent that it distinguishes them from other physicians. This training enables them to serve as consultants to other physicians and as primary physicians for women. Specialty: Obstetrics & Gynecology Common Name: Ob/Gyn or Ob-Gyn Obstetrician-Gynecologist Doctors in Cherry Hill * South Jersey Womens Clinic  John J Litz Jr. MD  Bernard A Pekala MD  Cooper Faculty Ob/Gyn  Cooper Faculty Ob/Gyn  Cooper Faculty Ob/Gyn  Cooper Faculty Ob/Gyn  Cooper Faculty Ob/Gyn  Cooper Faculty Ob/Gyn  Cooper Faculty Ob/Gyn  Cooper Faculty Ob/Gyn  Cooper Gynecology  Cooper Faculty Ob/Gyn  John G Wilson Jr. MD  Professional Health Care For Women  Professional Health Care For Women  Drs Garra Malcarney & Parrish  Professional Health Care For Women  Drs Garra Malcarney & Parrish  Cherry Hill Women's Center  Ob/Gyn Associates of Delaware County  Ob/Gyn Associates of Delaware County  CAMcare Health Corporation  CAMcare Health Corporation  Osborne Family Health Center  Osborne Family Health Center  Debra M Epstein MD LLC  Debra M Epstein MD LLC  Osborne Family Health Center  Osborne Family Health Center  Osborne Family Health Center  Magness Stafford Ob/Gyn Associates PA  Magness Stafford Ob/Gyn Associates PA  Magness Stafford Ob/Gyn Associates PA  Cherry Hill Gynecology Associates  Cherry Hill Gynecology Associates  Cherry Hill Gynecology Associates  Marvin N Busch MD PA  Cherry Hill Gynecology Associates  Cherry Hill Gynecology Associates  Cherry Hill Gynecology Associates  Cherry Hill Gynecology Associates  Cherry Hill Gynecology Associates  Veena S Gandhi MD  Cooper Gynecology Oncology  University Urogynecology Associates  Cooper Perinatology Associates  Rancocas Ob/Gyn Associates  University Urogynecology Associates  Cooper Faculty Ob/Gyn  University Urogynecology Associates  Cooper Perinatology Associates  Cooper Faculty Ob/Gyn  Cooper Faculty Ob/Gyn  Cooper Gynecology Oncology  Cooper Faculty Ob/Gyn  Richard Dittrich DO  Associates in Womens Healthcare  Stephan B Hosmer DO  Womens Fertility Institute  The Women's Group  The Women's Group  Womens Health Associates  Womens Health Associates  The Women's Group  Jeffrey R Levine MD  The Women's Group  Womens Health Associates  Womens Health Associates  The OB/GYN Specialists  Garden State Ob/Gyn  Garden State Ob/Gyn  Garden State Ob/Gyn  Garden State Ob/Gyn  The OB/GYN Specialists  Garden State Ob/Gyn  Garden State Ob/Gyn  Ronald J Librizzi DO  Garden State Ob/Gyn  Garden State Ob/Gyn  Garden State Ob/Gyn  Garden State Ob/Gyn  UMDNJ SOM Ob/Gyn  UMDNJ SOM Ob/Gyn  University Urogynecology Associates  Cooper Faculty Ob/Gyn  Cooper Faculty Ob/Gyn  TLC Healthcare  Cooper Gynecology Oncology  Ob/Gyn Care of Southern New Jersey  Michael H Minoff MD  Ob/Gyn Care of Southern New Jersey  Ob/Gyn Care of Southern New Jersey  Michael H Minoff MD  Alliance Ob/Gyn Consultants LLC  Alliance Ob/Gyn Consultants LLC  Alliance Ob/Gyn Consultants LLC  Burlington County Ob/Gyn Associates PA  Burlington County Ob/Gyn Associates PA  Alliance Ob/Gyn Consultants LLC Cherry Hill, New JerseyUpcoming Local Events2012-06-02
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Premature MenopauseRead the Premature Menopause article » What Are the Symptoms of Premature Menopause?Symptoms of premature menopause are often the same as those experienced by women undergoing natural menopause and may include:
These symptoms are a sign that the ovaries are producing less estrogen. Along with the above symptoms, some women may experience:
In addition to the symptoms listed above, if you are under the age of 40 and experience any of the following conditions, you should see your doctor to determine whether you are undergoing premature menopause:
How Is Premature Menopause Diagnosed?To diagnose premature menopause, your doctor will most likely perform a physical exam and draw blood to rule out other conditions, such as pregnancy and thyroid disease. He or she may also order a test to measure your estradiol levels. Low levels of estradiol, a form of estrogen, can indicate that your ovaries are starting to fail. When estradiol levels are below 36, it may signal that you are in menopause.
However, the most important test used to diagnose premature menopause is a blood... Recommended Reading Related to Premature MenopauseWhat are hot flashes?A hot flash (is a feeling of warmth that spreads over the body that begins, and is most strongly felt, in the head and neck regions. Hot flashes are a common symptom experienced by women prior to, and during the early stages of the menopausal transition. However, not all women approaching the menopause will develop hot flashes.
What causes hot flashes?The complex hormonal changes that accompany the aging process, in particular the declining levels of estrogen as a woman approaches menopause, are thought to be the underlying cause of hot flashes. A disorder in thermoregulation (methods the body uses to control and regulate body temperature) is responsible for the sensation of heat, but the exact way in which the changing hormone levels affect thermoregulation is not fully understood. While hot flashes are considered to be a characteristic symptom of the menopausal transition, they can a... Other Related Premature Menopause ArticlesEmergency Contact for Cherry Hill
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