Menopause It is a stage in a woman's life characterized by the cessation of menstruation. Although not an illness, it causes bothersome symptoms in most women, disrupting their social and professional lives.
The Spanish Association for the Study of Menopause It places it around 51.4 years, with a range from 48 to 54 years. The woman begins to progressively lose her ovarian function, decreasing the production of the female hormones estrogen and progesterone.
This stage of a woman's adulthood is characterized by strong endocrinological changes and several symptoms, including hot flashes and dryness of both the skin and vagina. In addition, we frequently observe weight gain, mood swings, chronic fatigue or tiredness, and difficulty falling asleep.
All these changes and alterations are part of adapting to a natural stage in every woman's life. However,It is important to consult with a medical professional so that they can indicate the most appropriate treatment for your case and offer advice on how to cope with the most characteristic symptoms of this period, allowing for a full and quality life during this transition.
Regarding the different treatments, it is essential to establish what stage the woman is in, to know what specific symptoms she is experiencing, and to assess each case individually, based on the needs of each woman.
The Spanish Association for the Study of Menopause publishes the following ten-point guide on its website. Tips and recommendations for coping with this stageas well as to prevent chronic diseases after menopause:
1. Quit smoking.
2. Reduce your alcohol consumption.
3. Do regular aerobic exercise.
4. Follow a healthy diet.
5. Control your body weight.
6. Participate in mentally stimulating activities.
7. Get regular cancer screening checkups.
8. Consider HRT if you are under 60, not only to help control hot flashes and other symptoms of the menopausal transition but also potentially to help prevent coronary heart disease.
9. Consider specific prevention therapies for one or more diseases if you are at risk due to an antecedent.
family donors or other personal risk factors.
10. Be sure to discuss your prevention options and strategies with your healthcare professional.
En Inebir We are specialists in Gynecology and Assisted Reproduction and we have a Specialized Menopause Unit which is increasingly visited by women seeking advice on how to cope with menopause.