Menopause is simply a way of life for women. It is a word used to describe the changes a woman goes through at the end of her reproductive period. Women are born with a certain number of eggs stored in the ovaries, which are responsible for manufacturing estrogen and progesterone. These hormones control menstruation and ovulation. Additionally, these hormones are responsible for certain female characteristics such as collagen and elastin production, which keeps the skin soft, supple, elastic and full. Women's metabolism also slows downs, making it difficult to maintain a healthy or desirable weight or figure.
