What are Menopausal problems?
It is a gradual biological process, culminating in the cessation of ovulation and menstruation. Ovaries start producing less estrogen and progesterone hormones, and the menstrual periods may become irregular or unusually light or heavy. Eventually ovulation becomes less frequent and stops. Once the supply of estrogen decreases markedly, heart attacks and osteoporosis (bone thinning disorder) cases increase.
Symptoms of Menopausal Problems
- Dryness in vagina.
- Sleep problems, depression and mood swings are reported by some women.
- Hot flushes or hot flashes that is accompanied by profuse sweating.
- Stress incontinence.
Causes of Menopausal problems
- It is, a normal biological shift in mid to late 30′s, when estrogen and progesterone levels decline gradually.
- Women who have never had children and smokers reach menopause earlier.
- In women whose uterus and ovaries have been removed experience more severe symptoms.
Natural Remedies for Menopausal problems
- Loss of sexual desire can cause vaginal-dryness, which makes intercourse painful. Vaginal creams that are water-soluble can alleviate pain.
- Soybean and soybean product tofu, is found effective against hot flashes.
- Hot- Flash is caused by alcoholic beverages and highly spiced foods.
- Wear porous fabric like cotton and when a flash begins drink a glass of cold water or juice.
- Exercising regularly helps you to sleep better and to ease hot flashes.
- Hot flashes are worst at menopause, and gradually subside within 3-5 years, so be patient.
- Keep your bedroom cool and sleep on cotton sheets.
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I have been having irregular periods that is heavy for two days and then a gap of three days and then spotting for almost alternate days some times with gaps of three days for the past 45 days. I am 55 years old and my menstural cycle has been almost normal until a year ago. Is there cause for worry should i consult a doctor?
What you are suffering from is peri-menopausal complaints. There doesn’t seem to be a reason for you to worry unless you have any of the following symptoms,
1. Abdominal pains or cramps during the bleeding
2. Symptoms of weakness and excessive tiredness
3. Significant weight loss or loss of appetite
4. Excessive mood swings and depression
Please make sure you consume abundant green leafy vegetables, dry fruits, dates, beet, and tomatoes, to avoid anemia, which may occur due to excessive blood loss.
Also, drink at least 3 liters of water each day, to prevent dehydrations or other symptoms of ‘hypovolemia’ arising from excessive loss of fluids.
Do consult your doctor and specifically get your Pap smear done. PAP smear is a screening test for cervical carcinoma and it is recommended at your age (though you don’t need to worry much about it).
I am 52, my menopause problems seem to never end, hot flushes, heavy bleeding (due to fibroids). This time it’s been extremely heavy bleeding, last 15 days. I hope something is not terribly wrong. Gynecologist says not to worry.
I am 44 years old healthy female and my periods have stopped two months back. Is it menopause time? It seems my mother had also stopped getting her periods in her forties.