Skin and menopause: women’s point of view

During menopause, oestrogen deprivation occurs after the end of ovulation, reduction of ovarian hormones and increased androgen levels which trigger skin ageing. Skin ageing is associated with an increase in extensibility and a reduction in elasticity. The skin loses its elasticity and becomes more fragile and susceptible to trauma, leading to more lacerations and bruising and wound healing is impaired.

A. LePillouer-Prost, D. Kerob, M. Nielsen, C. Taieb, L. Maitrot Mantelet