A woman’s biological life cycle importantly revolves around her menstrual cycle. This is what signifies her reproductive phase. Once a woman reaches her late 40s or as she is in her 50s, nature lessens her reproductive capacities gradually so that she can start caring more about herself from then on. This phase requires women to be more loving and compassionate towards their bodies and themselves too. Though this natural phase is meant to bring in new perspectives in your life, you may undergo lot of physical and mental turmoil. The symptoms of menopause can be as severe as bone weakness or as mild (yet uncomfortable) as hot flashes and night sweats.
This is what happens during menopause…
- During menopause, your ovulation stops gradually. This means that you will gradually lose your menstrual cycle.
- There is going to be an imbalance in the hormones that get produced in your body. Your body will especially lower the production of the female hormone “estrogen”. This places stress on adrenal glands too.
- Due to the widening of blood vessels, you can experience hot flashes and night sweats also.
- Hormonal imbalances often cause mental stress which results in anxiety, feeling low, mood swings, restlessness, sleeplessness, food cravings etc.
- Physical discomforts will include join pain, headaches, frequent urination, weakness in the muscles, etc.
Treatments
One of the well known treatments for menopause these days is the Hormone Replacement Therapy. In this, bioidentical hormones are given to menopausal women. These bioidentical hormones will do the work of the natural hormones in the body. The bioidentical hormones are given in quantities that suit each individual. Through the intake of these hormones, you can keep a tab over the symptoms of menopause. However, you need to be very careful and check all the related pros and cons of the therapy. Consult a good doctor before getting into any such thing.
The other alternative is to use the natural ways of comforting your menopause state
- The age old Chinese treatment named “Dong Quai” is known to be very effective. Studies show that phytoestrogenic nature of the treatment helps maintain a balance between the progesterone and estrogen ratio.
- Herb named Black Cohosh which contains phytoestrogens is also of much use. It balances out the Luteinizing Hormone production and increases estrogen levels too.
- Another treatment that causes balance in the hormone quantities is called “Goji”
- Isoflavones loaded red clovers are also well know hormones inducing elements. They can be used instead of the Hormone Replacement therapy.
- Use of primrose and flaxseed oils also is known to manage the symptoms of menopause.
- A balanced diet is highly recommended. You need to take in nutritious food, especially keep a keen eye on your calcium, vitamins(C and B6) and minerals intake.
- Maintain a good lifestyle. Exercising should become your regular religious custom. Keep yourself calm and stay away from excess responsibilities. Try doing meditation, acupuncture or yoga.
By keeping yourself informed about menopause and its remedies, you can definitely handle the situation well.
