In the life of every woman there comes a stage when the body begins to undergo some changes. In order to keep the problems of the menopause unprepared, it is worthwhile to prepare in advance and learn in the methods of treatment of all its manifestations.
Why does the menopause occur in a woman's life?
The beginning of this process begins with a significant decrease in the production of female sex hormones. The fact is that over the years the function of the ovaries is gradually dying out, and it may even stop altogether. This process can last from eight to ten years, it is called the climacteric period in women. But do not forget that it is in the period of premenopause that a woman is at risk of developing an unwanted pregnancy. Pregnancy in the menopausal period is very frequent, and therefore the number of abortions in this age category is very high. Fertility, like abortion, is much more difficult for women during premenopause than for younger women. Therefore, it is worth taking seriously the issue of contraception.
Symptoms of menopause
The climacteric period in women can be accompanied by a multitude of symptoms and it is not always easy to recognize them. Let's consider the basic changes in an organism on which it is possible to define the beginning of a climax.
- Violations of the menstrual cycle. One of the first signs of the onset of menopause is irregular menstrual bleeding. The abundance of blood loss and the intervals between menstruations become unpredictable. At the first similar symptoms it is necessary to address at once to the doctor that it precisely to establish or install the reason.
- Often, women during premenopause complain of hot flashes. Absolutely suddenly there comes a feeling of intense heat, the skin covers acquire a red tinge and sweat appears on the body. This symptom is taken by surprise, women often wake up from the heat in the middle of the night. The cause is the reaction of the pituitary gland and a sharp drop in the level of estrogen.
- Among the symptoms of the climacteric period, women often have sleep disorders and headaches. It becomes very difficult to sleep, the thoughts in your head are constantly turning and your heart rate is increasing. Periodically and tides do not allow to fall asleep. Headaches start for different reasons. Sometimes this is the result of depression, which also often becomes a harbinger of the climatic period.
- Dysfunctional uterine bleeding of menopause occurs in women more often. First, delayed menstruation, and then sudden bleeding. Uterine bleeding in the climacteric period is accompanied by weakness, irritability and constant headaches. As a rule, together in such hemorrhages, patients also have a climatic syndrome.
Menopause: treatment
To begin treatment is necessary only under supervision of the doctor and in when its displays considerably complicate a life to the woman. It is worth noting that most of the signs are accompanied by a deficiency of sex hormones. That's why experts propose to replace the natural function of the ovaries with artificial, in other words, apply hormones. All drugs are selected individually.
But one of the important factors of successful treatment is the regime of the day in the climacteric period. Avoiding stressful situations,
Nutrition in the climacteric period also has its own characteristics. It is worth paying attention to raw vegetables and fruits, dairy products and beef, buckwheat and oatmeal. But various kinds of soups or second dishes with a lot of seasonings should be avoided. It is also not advisable to abuse salt and sugar, bread and flour products with cholesterol.