Tips On How To Manage Menopause

October 6th, 2009 by Menopause | Filed under Menopause.

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Menopause is a milestone in a woman’s life. It is the end of monthly menstrual cycle and marks the end of a woman’s reproductive years. The average age when menopause occurs is 51 to 52 years in the US. It usually happens between ages 45 and 55. In this article we will explore the symptoms of menopause and ways to manage them.

Menopause is a time of shifting hormones and many annoying symptoms. Many of the symptoms are common and affect most women to some degree, but each woman experiences menopause in her own unique way. It’s important to remember that menopause is a completely natural process and not a disease or an ailment. It’s a normal part of life.

Women in menopause may face multiple physical and psychological symptoms. These may include: hot flashes, night sweats, sleep disturbances, vaginal dryness, reduced libido, irritability, depression, mental lapses, poor concentration, urinary incontinence, weight gain, joint pain, stiffness, fatigue, loss of bone density, indigestion, headaches, facial hair growth, dizziness, and more.

Women can use a variety of treatments that can help alleviate the menopause symptoms. There are two basic choices – medical treatments (hormone therapy) or natural treatments. There is no one treatment that will work for all women.

Hormone therapies are designed to boost estrogen levels. They are applied in the form of a pill, spray, patch, gel, or implant. Until recently, hormone therapy was considered the best treatment option and was almost routinely prescribed.

But in 2002, a large clinical study was conducted that involved more than 16000 women. It showed that there are serious risks associated with HRT – increase in the risk of breast cancer, heart disease, stroke and blood clots.

Alternatives? There are many safe and natural approaches to deal with menopause symptoms. These may include nutritional supplements, herbal remedies, exercise, proper diet, and a number of holistic methods such as yoga, aromatherapy, acupuncture, and acupressure just to name a few.