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Menopause Awareness month

The International Menopause Society, in partnership with the World Health Organization (WHO), have designated October World Menopause Awareness Month. On October 18, World Menopause Awareness Day is celebrated.   The IMS states that the day's purpose is to increase awareness of menopause and support options for improving health and well being. The 2021 theme is bone health.   According to the IMS whitepaper Osteoporosis with associated fractures is the most common form of chronic metabolic bone disease. It accounts for 8.9 millions fractures annually worldwide.   These fractures lead to higher morbidity, and even death.   IMS has a brochure for patients about bone health and a poster to raise awareness. Success Health   Success Health   Success Health   Success Health   Success Health   Success Health   Success Health   Success Health   Success Health   Success Health   Success Health   Success Health   Success Health   Success Health   Success Health   Success Health   Success Hea
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Menopause Awareness Month

In collaboration with the World Health Organization, the International Menopause Society has made October World Menopause Awareness Month. October 18 is World Menopause Awareness Day.   According to the IMS, the purpose of the day "is to raise awareness about the menopause as well as the support options available for improving your health and well-being." Bone health is the theme of 2021.   According to the IMS whitepaper, osteoporosis and related fractures are the most prevalent chronic metabolic bone disease. They account for 8.9 million global fractures each year.   These fractures are associated with increased mortality and morbidity.   IMS provides a leaflet for patients on bone health as well as an awareness poster. When estrogen levels drop, menopause is when women stop having periods for 12 consecutive months.   Perimenopause is the period leading up to menopause, which can last as long as 10 years.   StatPearls reports that the median age for perimenopause is 51, wit
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