{"id":55,"date":"2022-06-08T21:40:00","date_gmt":"2022-06-08T21:40:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.drdarrellsteele.com\/blog\/?p=55"},"modified":"2022-07-12T21:47:29","modified_gmt":"2022-07-12T21:47:29","slug":"menopause-and-dental-implants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.drdarrellsteele.com\/blog\/menopause-and-dental-implants","title":{"rendered":"Can You Get Dental Implants After Menopause?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Menopause generally occurs when women are in their late 40s or 50s and is marked by a decrease in reproductive hormones. If it\u2019s been a year or longer since you last menstruated, this may be a sign that you\u2019re in menopause. Hot flashes are another common symptom. Menopause is a normal part of aging, but can these hormonal changes affect your ability to get dental implants<\/a>? Read on to learn more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

How Does Menopause Work?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As previously mentioned, menopause brings on changes in one\u2019s hormone levels, namely estrogen and progesterone. It marks the end of the female reproductive years, meaning that those experiencing menopause will no longer be able to have children. Physical changes may also occur during menopause as your body adapts to the different hormone levels. These are all normal parts of your body adjusting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Menopause Factors That Can Affect Your Dental Implant Eligibility<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

So, what kinds of physical changes can occur with menopause? A few common ones are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n