Menopause, how to deal with it in the right way

There menopause it is a particular period that every woman is faced with in the course of her life. The end of the menstrual cycle also marks the end of fertility and this is not only a physiological condition, but rather a change that has various effects both on the psyche and on the body in general.

What is menopause and what it entails

Menopause is the absence of menstruation for more than 12 months. Usually, this delicate passage occurs around the age of 50, but age is highly variable, even if it would seem that it is determined by genetic factors.

However, even if today the average age of women is much longer than in past centuries, the disappearance of menstruation remains fixed around the fiftieth birthday. In practice, this means that women live many years in menopause. That is why it is necessary to know how to deal with this period and limit the problems that may arise.

Indeed, hormonal changes affect the psyche, the physique and private and social life. So the first step is consult a specialist doctor that can carry out specific checks, such as hormone dosage and MOC extensiona test that detects bone density, which is useful for establishing the possible presence of osteoporosis.

Your doctor may also recommend taking some supplements: on ceditutto.com it is possible to consult a list of herbs and natural remedies that are indicated to reduce the typical ailments of menopause.

Menopause: the most common ailments

Among the most common problems that accompany menopause are hot flashes, or sudden and intense heat waves that cause heavy sweating, often a cause of embarrassment. This unpleasant effect is due to the action of the hypothalamus which is unable to regulate body temperature. To counteract hot flashes it is good to dress in layers, with natural fiber clothing and avoid hot drinks and spicy foods.

Do physical activity with regularity and following a balanced diet allows you to keep fit, increase self-esteem, often put to the test by this new phase of one’s life and prevent weight gain. Furthermore, by choosing some specific activities, it is also possible to make muscles and bones stronger and thus counteract osteoporosis.

Furthermore, women in menopause often find themselves struggling with vaginal dryness and this compromises their sex life. The intake ofsupplements and phytoestrogensfor example, as well as the use of lubricants, represents a valid remedy to counteract this side effect of menopause.

The skin and hair undergo changes with the menopause: in fact, the drop in estrogen levels increases with dryness of the skin and the hair also seems less thick and shiny. In addition to using specific products for cleansing the face and hair, preferably based on collagen and hyaluronic acid, it is also important to bring the right foods to the table.

For example, in addition to drinking at least two liters of water, it is important to consume foods rich in vitamin C and E which perform an antioxidant action and avoid alcohol and smoking.

“These texts are not intended as indications for the diagnosis and treatment of pathological states, therefore it is always advisable to consult your doctor”.

Sources

https://www.humanitas.it/news/sintomi-della-menopause-consigli-affrontarli-al-meglio/ceditutto.com