SC300 Unit Five Karma Pace McDuffy AIM:

Agenda 1.Menopause 2.Aging Male Syndrome 3.Evolutions introduction 4.Q&A

Menopause Ages of 45 and 55 A woman’s ovaries stop producing eggs Her produces less estrogen and progesterone menstruation becomes less frequent

Symptoms Heart pounding or racing Hot flashes Night sweats Skin flushing Sleeping problems (insomnia) Decreased interest in sex, possibly decreased response to sexual stimulation Forgetfulness (in some women) Irregular menstrual periods Mood swings including irritability, depression, and anxiety Urine leakage Vaginal dryness and painful sexual intercourse Vaginal infections Joint aches and pains Irregular heartbeat (palpitations)

Aging Male Syndrome Ages 35 to 65 The decline of testosterone sleeping troubles lower sex drive erectile dysfunction increased urination Muscle loss inability to focus hair loss Osteoporosis "Andropause“ or Midlife crisis

Case Study Your second cousin Tilly, a 53-year-old woman who comes to you concerned about menopause. What treatments exist for menopause and how safe and effective are they? What are some of the drawbacks to these treatments? If Tilly has been a smoker all her life, how might this alter her transition through menopause? Do some research on your own to learn about why, among Japanese women, hot flashes are very rare. Why do you think this might be the case?

Evolution Change over time Topic of Unit 6 seminar basics/animations/evolution.html

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