Health problems of postmenopausal women

Abstract: The postmenopausal period is the final stage of the transition from the procreative period to the senium period. It is also a time of many complex biological transformations. The changes that occur, associated with the gradual expiration of the endocrine function of the ovaries, can affect the appearance of many psychophysical ailments. Low estrogen values, which are physiologically observed in the postmenopausal period, result in the appearance of various health problems. Clinical signs are divided into early (short-term) and late (long-term). This work discusses the definition and course of postmenopause and the health problems and consequences of sex hormone deficiencies on a woman's body systems. Being aware of the changes taking place during this period of women's lives can help improve and/or create new prophylactic programs. This knowledge seems essential in the daily practice of health professionals, in particular gynaecologists and midwives. Key words: menopause, postmenopause, climacteric syndrome