Let's Solve a Crossword Puzzle with Midaged Health terms!

Fill in the following puzzle using the terms given in the word banks below.

Glossary for Midaged Women's and Men's Health

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Across 6 Name of the male sex hormone, which is the hormone responsible for the development of male sexual characteristics. One word. "Male menopause" is sometimes described as a condition referred to as low ________________________. 8 One word. What is the period in a woman's life (typically between 45 and 50 years of age) when this occurs? 9 A doctor who specializes in the care and health of the female reproductive organs. 10 One alphabet letter. Getting enough vitamin _____ is also critical for protecting your bones during menopause. It comes from the sun, but many experts say it’s vital for women’s health to take it as a supplement to ensure they are getting enough, especially in winter and in non-sunny climates. 11 One word. This seed is a member of the genus Linum in the family Linaceae, which is a food and fiber crop cultivated in cooler regions of the world. _________________________ is a wonderful plant-based food with omega-3 fatty acids. Try sprinkling ground ___________________ on cereal, yogurt, and salads; it adds fiber to your diet, keeps your arteries healthy, and has some estrogen-like compounds.

Down 1 One word. Changing hormone levels during menopause and midlife can increase the risk for ______________________ in women. Emotional symptoms related to menopause can include anxiety, fears, and mood swings. 2 One word. ___________________________ is a female disease in which endometrial-like tissue is found outside of the uterus in other parts of the body. 3 One word. Bone loss in the mid-age can cause this condition that increases the risk of bone fractures. What is this medical condition in which the bones become brittle and fragile from loss of tissue, typically as a result of hormonal changes, or deficiency of calcium or vitamin D? 4 Two words with no space (in plural form). This is a feeling of warmth in the face that spreads over the body, lasting from around 30 seconds to a few minutes. Reddened skin, palpitations (feeling a strong heartbeat), and sweating are accompanied. 5 One word (in plural form). What do you call the excess Estrogen taken into the body from outside sources (such as meat that has been injected with hormones and pesticides) to which our body reacts to as natural estrogen? 7 ________________________ dominance is not limited to women; Men can also have an increase of this hormone through environmental sources, which would increase the risk of prostate cancer.

Word Bank

Endometriosis	D	hotflashes	flaxseed
menopause	depression	Osteoporosis	Gynecologist
Testosterone	xenoestrogens	estrogen

Answer Keys:
Across
6. Testosterone
8. menopause
9. Gynecologist
10. D
11. flaxseed

Down
1. depression
2. Endometriosis
3. Osteoporosis
4. hotflashes
5. xenoestrogens
7. estrogen