All you need to know about Menopause
by Indira IVF Indira IVF - Largest Fertility Chain In IndiaAll you need to know about Menopause
Menopause is that point when your menstrual cycle
permanently stops because of the natural end of the ovarian oocytes because of
aging. The diagnose is done retrospectively once the woman has skipped menses
for 12 continuous months. It suggests permanent end of fertility and the
average age of menopause is suggested to be 51 years
The Menopause symptoms and signs
Though menopause is no disease, however it does
bring some profound changes in the body. A menopause diagnosis is done when a
woman has experienced her menstrual period for over a year. However, the
menopause symptoms usually after before the one-year period ends.
Irregular periods: You may experience change in
your menstrual pattern. Some women may get their period in just 2-3 weeks while
others may not experience menses for over a month.
Low fertility: Perimenopause is the 3 to 5-year
time before the actual menopause occurs. In this period, the estrogen level of
a woman falls drastically and lowers her chances of getting pregnant.
Vaginal dryness: itchiness, dryness in the vagina
happens during menopause. Often women may experience pain during sexual
intercourse. You may have low estrogen level which may lead to vaginal atrophy.
It is the vaginal inflammation which occurs because of shrinking and thinning
of the tissues and fall in lubrication.
Some of the early signs of perimenopause, menopause
and post-menopause are:
1. Low frequent menstruation
2. Lighter period
3. Night sweats and flushing
Some other menopause symptoms include
weight gain, anxiety and depression, memory issues, insomnia, problem in
concentrating, lower desire for sex, rapid urination, headache and faster
heartbeat, UTI, pain in joints and reduced muscle mass. You may also experience
lower breast size and hair thinning.
Why does menopause happen?
Menopause is a natural procedure which happens with
the aging of ovaries and production of lower reproduction hormones. The
hormones include estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, LH (luteinizing hormone)
and FSH (follicle stimulating hormone).
One of the noticeable change is the active ovarian
follicle loss. A lot of women notice that their frequency of menstrual cycle
gets less consistent and flow gets thicker and longer. It may happen at some
point during your 40’s.
Some of the menopause causes include:
1. Pelvic radiation
2. Pelvic injuries
3. Shut down of ovary functions because of surgery,
hormonal therapy
4. Surgical removal of the ovaries.
Treatments
You may need menopause treatment if your symptoms
affect your life. Hormonal therapy can help women below the age of 60. It helps
you to lower or manage flushing, night sweats, vagina atrophy, hot flashes,
osteoporosis.
Some of the medications also help you to treat
vaginal dryness and hair loss.
1. Topical minoxidil 5% is used to treat hair loss and
thinning.
2. Anti-dandruff shampoo with ketoconazole can help to
treat hair loss.
3. Eflornithine hydrochloride cream to treat unwanted
hair growth.
4. Serotonin pills such as paroxetine to treat
anxiety, depression and hot flashes.
5. Vaginal moisturizers and lubricants
6. Sleeping medication for insomnia
7. Antibiotics to treat utis
Lifestyle changes and home remedies
There are a lot of ways to lower the moderate and
minor menopause symptoms via home remedies, alternative medications and life
style changes. Here are some of them:
Keep yourself cool and comfortable
Dress loose and layered, especially at the night
during warm weather. It helps you to tackle hot flashes. Keep your bedroom cool
and do not use heavy blankets to avoid night sweats. Keep an air conditioner on
or use a portable fan to keep yourself cool when feeling flushed.
Manage your weight by exercising
Reduce your daily calorie consumption by 400 to 500
calories to tackle your weight issues. It is important to exercise normally for
at least 20 to 30 minutes daily. It will help you in increasing energy, getting
a better sleep at night, improvise your mood and enhance your well-being.
Express your needs
You should get in touch with a therapist or
psychologist about your feelings and depression, your insomnia and sadness. You
can also speak to someone in your family, your friend or loved one about your
mood swings and anxiety issues, so that they may help you.
Eat a healthy and balanced diet
It is very important to include Vitamin D, calcium
and magnesium supplement in your diet to lower the chances of osteoporosis and
get better sleep. It will also help in enhancing your energy levels. You should
talk to your doctors first about consuming the supplements and take as per your
health needs and body requirements.
Use relaxation techniques
Yoga, box breathing as well as medication as some
of the relaxation techniques which can help in managing the back effects of
menopause.
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