The transition to hormonal menopause is a big change for most females. For the past few years, women have been battling through the agonizing physical and psychological changes that can wreak havoc on their health and social lives. This is not something that you would want to happen to yourself. How can you alleviate these symptoms and live a regular healthy life?
Peri-menopause is basically the first phase of going through menopause. Your body is going through radical changes because your hormones are always fluctuating. Women experiencing this phase usually feel the symptoms around 30 to 55 years old. However, every woman is unique and the starting point of peri-menopause is quite uncertain.
Hormonal menopause changes include those in physical and mental health. Your menstrual periods will become irregular and bleeding becomes heavier or lighter, and shorter or longer. You'll be less fertile, and your chance of having a baby is quite low at this point. You'll experience hot flashes, insomnia (difficulty sleeping), vaginal dryness, and mood swings. It's imperative to take note of your periods to know your normal cycle and if you're truly approaching the menopausal state.
Reaching menopause will make you feel old and dry. Most women are concerned with alleviating the discomfort that comes with menopause. Health care providers are likely to prescribe hormonal therapy to counteract these symptoms. Since your body is making fewer hormones that change the way your body functions, hormonal therapy such as estrogen relieves these menopausal manifestations, giving relief to women who suffer ill symptoms.
There is some confusion regarding this treatment. Long-term hormonal treatment is, as much as possible, discouraged. Short-term hormonal treatment, however, is accepted and is used to counteract osteoporosis, certain cancers such as colorectal, and heart illnesses like CAD or Coronary Artery Disease to name a few.
Despite its benefits, there are also drawbacks in using this treatment. Blood clot or thrombus formation is also associated with such treatments. Therefore, women should exercise and move around regularly to avoid pooling and clotting of blood. The use of estrogen alone can increase the risk for uterine cancer. It is usually prescribed in combination with progestin to minimize such risks.
However, if you've undergone excision of your reproductive parts such as the uterus and ovaries, estrogen therapy alone is recommended. Regular mammogram check-up is also recommended to detect abnormalities in the breast due to hormone use.
Understanding menopause will help alleviate the confusion and fears that come along with this big change. Approaching this stage might be difficult for some, so awareness should be encouraged to get a better perspective of hormonal menopause.
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