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Menopause

Menopause Management

Menopause occurs when a woman stops having monthly periods for at least a year. It usually begins between the ages of 42 and 58 with an average of 51 years.

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What are the stages of menopause?

  • Perimenopause: when menstrual periods become irregular
  • Menopause: a lack of menstruation for one full year.
  • Post-menopause: the years after menopause has occurred
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What are the types of menopause?

  • Natural
  • Induced (removal of ovaries or chemotherapy/radiation)
  • Early (before the age of 45 years)
  • Premature (before the age of 40 years)
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How do I know if I am going through menopause?

  • Have periods more or less often than usual
  • Bleeding that lasts for fewer days than before
  • Skipping periods
  • Hot flashes or depression
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What are menopause SYMPTOMS?

  • Hot flashes or heat waves starting in the chest and face and then moves through the body.
  • Night sweats during sleep and can make it hard to get sleep.
  • Sleep problems
  • Vaginal dryness
  • Depression or anxiety. Especially women with depression history.
  • Trouble concentrating or remembering things
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Can I still get pregnant?

If you have not had a period for a full year, it is probably safe to say you have been through menopause and can no longer get pregnant.

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When should I see a doctor?

Period changes after the age 45 years are normal. However, you can see a doctor if you have symptoms that bother you. For instance, night sweat and sleeping disturbances, or if you feel depressed. Other reasons to see a doctor include:

  • Having your period more often than every 3 weeks
  • Heavy bleeding
  • Spotting between your periods
  • Bleeding again after menopause, even if it’s just a spot
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How are the symptoms of menopause treated?

Generally, the management of menopausal symptoms include the following:

  • Natural health products Products that contain:
  • Isoflavones: soy, red clover, chickpeas, garbanzo, lentil, and beans.
  • Lignans: flaxseed, sunflower seeds, whole grains
  • Coumestans: red clover, split peas, pinto peas, alfalfa sprouts.

Other natural products: evening primrose oil, vitmin E, wild yam, dong quai, chasteberry, ginseng, licorice, MACA, seberian, rhubarb, omega 3s.

  • Hormone therapy (Estrogen and progesterone) :
  • Most effective for hot flushes
  • Helps in vaginal dryness and recurrent urinary tract infections
  • Improves sleep and depression
  • Prevents bone loss
  • Prescription medications (clonidine, antidepressants gabapentinoids)
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Can I do anything on my own to reduce the symptoms of menopause?

Ask your doctor before you take any herbals, especially if you have a breast cancer history.

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What can I do to protect my bones?

  • Take calcium and vitamin D supplements
  • Exercise
  • Bone density tests can help your doctor decides if you need treatment
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Lifestyle measures to cope with menopause symptoms

  • Cooling techniques: dress in layers, breathable fabrics, and use fans
  • Avoid triggers like spicy food and hot drinks
  • Keep a healthy body weight
  • Smoke cessation
  • Exercise
  • Yoga and other relaxation techniques
  • Mindfulness
  • Slow/paced breathing
  • Cognitive behavioral therapy: education, imagery, stress reduction. Etc
  • Acupuncture