Relieve Menopausal Symptoms Holistically

MENOPAUSE

Menopause is the cessation of menstruation in women. In other words, menopause is the point in a woman's life at which the formation of the ovaries ceases and she can no longer become pregnant. 

Menopause appears between the ages of 45 and 55 years but sometimes it can occur earlier around 40 years. Most women reach menopause at the age of 51. After twelve months of menstrual period absence, we can say that a woman has menopause.

The time before menopause is referred to as perimenopause, and the time after menopause is referred to as postmenopause.

Perimenopause is often accompanied by irregularities in the menstrual cycle. It may begin up to 10 years before the last menstrual period and can onset the typical symptoms of early menopause.

Menopause is not a disease; it is a natural situation in every woman’s life.

Causes

The ovaries produce eggs and hormones. These are estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone. Estrogen is responsible for reproduction. With age, the ovaries reduce the production of estrogen and the menstrual cycle starts to shorten (climacteric period). The period becomes irregular followed by changes in the female reproductive system (such as the shrinking of the vagina and fallopian tubes, and the decrease of vaginal lubrication).

Estrogen is also a hormone responsible for the deposition of calcium in the bones. Its deficiency may cause a condition named osteoporosis.

Symptoms

• Hot flashes
• Vaginal itching
• Insomnia
• Spontaneous sweating
• Loss of concentration
• Headaches
• Cold hands and feet
• Fatigue
• Heart palpitations
• Weight gain
• Joint pain
• Hair loss
• Depression
• Reduced stamina
• Nervousness
• Urinary urgency

Recommendations

• Primrose oil helps in case of vaginal irritation.
• Eat raw foods and cold-water fish
• Eat a diet rich in phytoestrogens (alfalfa, apples, celery, fennel, and soybeans)
• Avoid stress
• Don’t’ smoke
• An estrogen cream topically can restore the dryness of vaginal area.
• Drink a lot of water.

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