We hear the word menopause and something inside us trembles, we do not want to hear about it but we know it will come each person experiences the menopause in their own way. It is a natural process, with obvious physical symptoms such as menstruation arrest. This symptom can be followed by other psychological ones such as mood changes, anxiety, etc. This results in a decrease in the quality of life, so it is advisable to consult with your doctor so that he can help you cope with the situation that many try to carry alone.
1. What is it and why does menopause occur?
Menopause is called the “last bleeding.” This marks the end of female fertility. Erroneously it is often confused with peri or post-menopause and its associated symptoms.
2. What are the first symptoms of menopause?
The “menopause” is experienced very differently. Some women do not have any complaints at all, their period just stops. Other women complain of hot flushes while sleeping, others with coagulation disorders and mood swings.
3. Can we know exactly when menopause will appear?
Unfortunately, that is not possible! Nor can the use of blood tests determine the exact time, only to discover a possible tendency.
4. Is it possible to delay the effects of menopause?
It is possible to alleviate the discomfort of “menopause”. Either herbal (plant hormones) or a complete Hormone Replacement Therapy.
5. What can we do to minimize the effects it causes?
Basic health conditions, a balanced diet, sufficient sleep, can be good allies.
6. Is there a diet that can help us cope with menopause?
Dietary products and low-fat soy products can help. Total calorie intake should be reduced, because with menopause also the metabolic rate of metabolism decreases.
7. What is Hormone Replacement Therapy? Is it effective? Does it have contraindications?
With a complete hormone replacement therapy menopausal symptoms can be greatly reduced. Which HRT (tablets, gel, patches), the gynecologist decides based on their findings.
Patients with preexisting heart disease or a family history of breast cancer should use Hormone Replacement Therapy with reserve.
8. Any advice to live with menopause?
“Menopause” should be accepted, above all as a natural process. The change itself should not be classed as a disease.
Dr. Ramin Pakzad
Gynaecologist and Obstetrician at HC Marbella
February 23, 2017
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