Menopause

 When a woman reaches her late 30s to early 40s, she may begin to feel that her body and mind are rebelling against her. Even if she is taking good care of herself, suddenly there are aches and pains that were not there before.There are times when her body feels like it is going to melt from the heat it is generating. Then, she finds herself forgetting little things here and there, although she’s always had an incredible memory. Only when the irregular menstrual cycle starts does the question “Am I going through menopause?” start to pop into the mind.

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symptoms  
Menstrual irregularity  As ovulation becomes more erratic, the intervals between periods may be longer or shorter, your flow may be scanty to profuse, and you may skip some periods.
Hot flashes and sleep problems
  • About 65 to 75 percent of women experience hot flashes during perimenopause. Their intensity, duration and frequency vary. Sleep problems are often due to hot flashes or night sweats, but sometimes sleep becomes erratic even without them.
Mood changes
  • Some women experience mood swings, irritability or depression during perimenopause, but the cause of these symptoms may be sleep disruption or other menopausal symptoms rather than the hormonal changes of menopause.
Vaginal and bladder problems
  • When estrogen levels diminish, your vaginal tissues may lose lubrication and elasticity, making intercourse painful. Low estrogen levels may also leave you more vulnerable to urinary or vaginal infections. Loss of tissue tone may contribute to urinary incontinence.
Decreasing fertility
  • As ovulation becomes irregular, your ability to conceive decreases. However, as long as you’re having periods, pregnancy remains a possibility. If that’s not what you want, use birth control until you’ve had no periods for 12 months.
 

Changes in sexual function
  • During perimenopause, sexual arousal and desire may change. But for most women who had satisfactory sexual intimacy before menopause, this will continue through perimenopause and beyond.

Long term health problems:

Osteoporosis

Changing cholesterol levels

Neurological problems

Complications

  • Irregular periods are a hallmark of perimenopause. Most of the time, this is normal and nothing to be concerned about. However, see your doctor if: Bleeding is extremely heavy — you’re changing tampons or pads every hours
  • Bleeding lasts longer than eight days
  • Bleeding occurs between periods
  • Periods regularly occur less than 21 days apart
  • Signs such as these may indicate the presence of an underlying gynecological problem that requires diagnosis and treatment.

LIFE STYLE:

  •  Making healthy lifestyle choices may help ease some of the symptoms of perimenopause as well as promote good health as you age. These choices include:
  • Good nutrition. Because your risk of osteoporosis and heart disease increases at this time, a healthy diet is more important than ever. Adopt a low-fat, high-fiber diet that’s rich in fruits, vegetables and whole grains. Add calcium-rich foods or take a calcium supplement. Avoid alcohol and caffeine, which can trigger hot flashes.
  • Regular exercise. Regular physical activity helps prevent weight gain, improves your sleep, strengthens your bones and elevates your mood. Try to exercise for 30 minutes or more on most days of the week.
  • Stress reduction. Practiced regularly, stress reduction techniques, such as meditation or yoga, can promote relaxation and good health throughout your lifetime, but may be particularly helpful during the menopausal transition.

Homoeopathy for the Menopause

Homeopathy is the safest treatment before, during, and after menopause because it stimulates the natural hormonal balance without the use of harmful drugs. Constitutional homeopathic treatment is best during the transitional period of menopause in order to balance hormonal levels and cure the many accompanying symptoms.  You cannot address the complex of these symptoms as separate from the whole individual; for this reason true classical homeopathic prescribing is highly recommended for the treatment of menopause.

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