Menopause is a natural phenomenon and plays a vital role in women’s health. It is absolutely important that menopause takes place at the right time. Some Women are lucky as their menopause transition is smooth but some faces a lot of problems during the entire process of menopause.
Menopause marks the end of menstrual stage of the menstrual cycle. It is diagnosed when a woman misses her period in continuation for almost a year. Menopause can happen at any time ranging from age of 40 to 60. It is a natural phenomenon and it varies from person to person.
Symptoms
Menopause is not a one day scenario. It takes time as the body prepares itself to adjust and recover from it. The transition in menopause takes 2-3 years in some cases. Many women face menopause symptoms for few years prior to it. Some of the symptoms include:
- Irregular periods
- Vaginal dryness
- Hot flashes
- Chills
- Mood swings
- Thinning of hair and dry skin
- Irregular sleep
- Night sweats
Causes
Decline of Hormones naturally:- Due to the constant environmental changes there is a spike in hormonal imbalance which causes many health related problems. In late 30s ovaries start to produce less estrogen and progesterone. Fertility also decreases at this age. After 40s the periods become irregular and menopause symptoms start arising.
Radiations: Frequent exposure to radiations induce menopause early. It causes hot flashes, night sweats etc. Chemotherapy affects ovarian functions, causes hormonal imbalance and infertility in some cases.
Treatment
Hormone therapy: Some doctors recommend hormone therapy that balances estrogen and progesterone ratio. There are various forms of hormone therapy some of which include skin patches, creams that help in reducing hot flashes.
Other treatments include gels and creams for vaginal dryness. Further, doctors recommend some lifestyle changes that help women to overcome symptoms of menopause. Some of the lifestyle changes recommend includes:
- Regular exercise or yoga
- Breathing exercises
- Having a balanced diet
- Fruits, vegetables and protein rich diet
- Maintain proper sleep
Why Eternal Hospital?
At Eternal Hospital, we have a highly qualified and dedicated team of doctors who are always committed to providing the latest and most advanced medical care to all our patients. Being a trusted name in healthcare, we act compassionately while ensuring confidentiality to those who need it. We have set high standards in patient-centric premium care and outstanding patient safety, and exceptional maintenance in a timely manner. In addition, we adhere to the use of up-to-the-minute innovations to offer state-of-the-art treatments to our patients with unparalleled results.