Surviving Menopause. What’s it All About Anyway? Menopause – The Change of Life. Consulting with your doctor, teaching yourself and staying educated are the most effective ways to assist you through this time.
Natural and Hormonal
We want to make you understand what’s going on, the way to understand the symptoms, what treatments are available (both natural and hormonal ) and finally, the way to survive and get through this very important’period’ (no pun intended) within our lives. WHAT’S IT ALL ABOUT ANYWAY?
Menopause is a normal change in your life (when your period/menstrual cycle ceases ). During menopause your body will make less of the hormones progesterone and estrogen. This normally happens between the ages of 45 and 55. You may know that you’ve reached menopause when you have not had a menstrual cycle for 12 consecutive months (providing there are no other causes of this change).
Body changes
As you near menopause your body may begin to exhibit symptoms from hormonal fluctuations. Most these signs are normal. If you don’t have other underlying health problems, the majority of these signs are normal and natural. However always speak with your doctor if things do not feel’quite right’.
Symptoms
Every girl’s period/menstrual cycle will stop at menopause. Some women may have no other symptoms.
- Changes in your period/menstrual cycle – the time between periods and the flow from month to month may be different.
- Spotting or Abnormal Bleeding – while this is a frequent occurrence during menopause, when you haven’t had a period in 12 months and you encounter “spotting” you should report this to your physician to rule out other major conditions such as cancer.
- Hot Flashes – This is the feeling of getting hot in the face, neck or torso. Night Sweats and sleeping problems may lead to feeling tired, stressed or tense.
- Vaginal Changes – The vagina may become dry and thin, this can lead to sex and vaginal examinations to be painful. You might also develop more vaginal infections. Thinning of your bones (also called Osteoporosis) can cause loss of height and bone fractures.
- Mood Changes – mood swings may include irritability and depression.
- Urinary Problems – such as leaking, burning or pain when urinating, or leaking when sneezing, coughing, or laughing.
- Problems with memory or concentration.
- Less interest in sex and changes in sexual response. Weight gain or increase in body fat around your waist.
- Hair thinning or loss.
Conclusion
Remember, you might have one or a combination of these symptoms. However, the one all people will have is YOUR PERIOD WILL STOP!