(Newswire.net — July 3, 2017) — One of the most complex creatures on the planet is the female human. Having personal experience, it is fairly clear that the average woman knows very little about what to expect as their body ages.
Females, in particular, just seem to have a more complex set of “moving parts,” and our bodies can often seem like they are their own enemy. Take a second to read through a short synopsis, highlighting a few physical happenings of aging in the female body, and see just how weird the fairer sex can be.
Hair and skin consistency changes
For women, growing older means that tiny, coarse hairs will begin sprouting up in all the wrong places. Expect to see a few chin hairs. It is also very common for women to grow a few random hairs around their nipples.
Aging changes the skin as well. Elasticity fades, and the skin becomes thinner over time. Wrinkles set into the skin, and as muscles lose their vitality, the skin begins to droop or sag.
Mom never told me about this
There are plenty of situations where women say to themselves, “I’m dying!” Our bodies can do some of the weirdest things, and many of us do not have the blessing of a super informative mom to assure us of our life’s longevity. Here is a super small list of a few scary things that make us think we are dying, but are actually quite common.
Skipped periods – It is common for a woman to miss a period, so do not be too alarmed. Concern should come if several monthly cycles are missed.
Brown or black period blood – Though this may seem like a very clear sign of impending doom, brown or black period blood is also a common occurrence. When a woman skips a monthly cycle, or uses tampons throughout her cycle, menstrual blood can clot inside the uterus. When the body does expel the residual material, it can appear brown or black.
Pregnancy issues – It may be near impossible for mom to explain all the crazy things that happen to a woman’s body during and after pregnancy. Get a book!
Some of the best aspects of aging
Most people do not know this, but aging often results in less sweat. No more stinky pit stains once “the change” has passed. Hormonal shifts during menopause affect sweat glands. Glands in the armpits, in particular, shrink. As an effect, women who have gone through menopause sweat less.
Menopause is also an excellent cure for chronic migraines. Women tend to have more issues than men with terrible recurring headaches, but scientists have found that the chemical changes in a female’s brain during menopause often cure chronic migraines. Not every woman finds this to be true, but nearly 70 percent of women experience fewer or no migraines post menopause.