One of the most disturbing episodes in the lives of
women is the menopause period. Though dreaded by many, menopause is not an
illness. Contrarily, it is a natural process that sadly enough is undergone by
all women without exception.
So how do you prepare yourself for the inevitable?
- Arm yourself
with knowledge- Don’t be left in the dark. Research all you can about
menopause. The web offers so much information from across so many
channels. Update yourself about its causes, symptoms and possible
remedies.
- Seek medical
help- When you’re starting to feel distressed without any reason at all
and gets unbearable, it’s time to talk to your OB-GYN. It’s your doctor
who knows best. The years around menopause could somewhat be mysterious as
you can’t explain why and how come you experience all sorts of pain and
maladies.
- Find natural
treatment- There are numerous herbal supplements available in the market
today. These have been proven safe and effective in alleviating the most
common of symptoms such as migraine, hot flashes and night sweating. You
can go to your nearest health shop and ask what these supplements are made
of. Certainly, there could be one that’s best for you. If sex becomes a
problem because of vaginal dryness with itching and pain, you can try the
plant- based vaginal creams.
- Hormone Replacement
Therapy- Not all women are suited for HRT. Remember that some years back,
such practice was put to a halt as it was proven to increase the risk for
cancer and heart illness to menopausal women. To be sure, consult your
doctor.
Nonetheless, you maybe relieved to know that not every menopausal
woman share the same experience. Studies show that those who don’t feel the disturbing
symptoms during the pre-menopause years will most likely enjoy a ‘normal’
menopause that is, without complications. Actual menopause starts when your
period has totally been absent for 12 successive months. Severe bleeding, mental depression, insomnia and
extreme fatigue are just a few symptoms considered serious enough to disrupt
your normal routine.
What’s important is
to stay healthy at all times by eating a well- balanced diet, exercise and
cutting off whatever is harmful to your body—alcohol, caffeine, excess
sugar/fats/salt. Add calcium and Vitamin D to your diet to keep osteoporosis at
bay. As you age, your bone weakens resulting to loss of bone density.
In the end, you might be surprised to know you don’t
really need any medication at all for your pre-menopause signs and symptoms.
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