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What are the symptoms you under go during menopause? |
How can it be solved, what are the solutions. what medicines to take for hot flushes Temper My Mom Gone Tru Menopause It's Not That Bad Only That She Is Hot Tempered The Doctor Gave Her Some Medicine And Now She 'A' OK irregular periods, hot flushes, irregular heartbeats, changing moods, if you're experiencing too much of these symptoms you can get hormonal treatment for it Hot flashes, one minute you are sweating and the next you are not. Mostly at night while sleeping, sometimes the bed will be wringing wet. Lack of sleep makes anyone crabby, but with menopause it seems to make it worse. Various things. If you want to go the natural route, there are things like blackcolhaush (spelling is off on this I believe) it is a natural herb. Then they have estrovan which is also natural. They have the creams that have the hormone in it and you can put it on your body, never in the same place twice in a row. Or you can go to a doctor and see what they prescribe. Go to mayoclinic.com and check it out there, I believe they have the best site for medical issues. Talk to your local pharmacy and your local health food stores also. Do the homework and get what is right for you. Somethings that work for some don't work for others. mood swings, hot flashes and vaginal dryness are the symptoms that come to mind. Taking horomone replacement therapy (estrogen/progesterone) will decrease the effects of menopause but you have to weigh the risks. http://www.cmht.com/cases_hrt.php... Managing Menopausal Symptoms At some point in every woman's life, her hormone production drops below the level required to continue her periods. Some women welcome the end to monthly bleeding, bloating, and inconvenience. But others find that menopause affects: their sex life, triggers mood swings, causes debilitating hot flashes, or even takes them down the road to bone and heart problems If menopause happens suddenly (caused by breast cancer treatment), leading to uncomfortable side effects and even dashed hopes of having a baby, it can feel like a disease even worse than breast cancer. It's these menopausal changes that may interfere most with day-to-day quality of life. There are different kinds of menopause. If you have breast cancer, it is important to understand which kind of menopause you may be experiencing: natural menopause, a normal part of the aging process medical or surgical menopause that is the result of chemotherapy or ovary removal "cold turkey" menopause that is the result of being taken off menopausal hormone therapy after you were diagnosed with breast cancer. But the good news is that there are ways to manage symptoms and live more comfortably with menopause. You can do many things to help ease your way through menopause. Lifestyle modifications (diet, exercise, smoking cessation, attitude) may be just as important and effective as medications in helping you feel better and live longer. The following tips may be beneficial for these common symptoms of menopause: Hot Flashes Wear fabrics that breathe, such as cotton. Do not wear silk, polyester and other synthetics that tend to trap body heat. If you feel a hot flash coming on, drink a glass of cold water. If troubled by night sweats, keep a cold facecloth or ice pack by your bed. Instead of pantyhose, wear cotton pants or thigh high stockings. Decrease your intake of caffeine and alcohol. Avoid spicy foods and hot drinks. Avoid tobacco. Try eating and drinking more soy products. Some women claim that taking vitamin E daily helps. Vaginal Dryness/Urinary Problems (urinary tract infections, incontinence) Use a vaginal cream or lubricant (avoid petroleum jelly) to help reduce pain from dryness during sexual intercourse. Urinate before and after sexual intercourse to help prevent bladder infections. Drink plenty of fluids and empty your bladder frequently. Try Kegel exercises (tighten and relax the muscles you use to stop urination) daily. They strengthen the vaginal muscles, enhance orgasm, and help prevent incontinence. Psychological Problems (anxiety, irritability, depression) Communicate openly with your partner about your symptoms and ask for support. Join or even start a support group specific to menopause or other life changes you are experiencing. Find and share support with colleagues at work who are going through the same thing. Seek counseling. Medication such as tranquilizers and antidepressants may help. Identify which sources of stress you can eliminate from your life. Forgetfulness Write things down. Use appointment books, calendars, post-it notes, alarm clocks and timers. Ask other people for reminders. Weight Gain Engage in an aerobic exercise at least three times per week for at least 30 minutes per session. Find ways to incorporate more exercise into your daily routine, such as taking the stairs instead of the elevator. Decrease your intake of fat and calories. http://www.thirdage.com/healthgate/files... Menopause- The cessation of menstruation; occurring normally betweenthe ages of 45 and 50. The change of life. Climateric. Artificial menopause, an earlier menopause induced by radiotherapy or surgery for some pathological condition. Please see the webpages for more details on Menopause. |
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