How caregiving impacts menopause symptomsIn a first-of-its-kind examine, Mayo Clinic researchers discovered that girls 45–60 years previous who’re juggling household caregiving and menopause face almost double the chance of average to extreme menopause signs. Caregiving refers to offering help and help, equivalent to feeding, cleansing and medical care to somebody. Women within the sandwich era juggle caring for each youngsters and getting old adults.
Dr. Ekta Kapoor, a co-investigator of the examine, says ladies offering 15 or extra hours of care per week are particularly affected, with half of them experiencing average or worse signs. She says extra menopause conversations are essential to assist ladies perceive and navigate this life transition.
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