Menopause: Everything You Need to Know from A Doctor

According to a study conducted by UCL, 90% of women have never been educated about menopause in schools, and over 60% of them only get to know about it when their menopause actually hits them.

So, if you have finally come here, there are some things that you should know for better care ahead.

Menopause is a point where your bleeding journey finally ends. It’s a natural part of ageing and an inevitable phase in a woman’s life that marks the end of her reproductive years.

In easy words, it is a forever pause over your menstrual cycle and the release of eggs. It declines estrogen and progesterone production at a good rate, which eventually stops menstruation.

But you have to go through a lot of things, and you have to adapt to some changes. According to a survey, around 62.7% of women find it difficult to continue with.

Common Symptoms You May Experience

Menopause doesn’t happen instantly. It takes several stages to make you normal again. We can divide it into three stages: Premenopause, menopause, and postmenopause.

Pre-menopause is something that generally starts 8-10 years before when you are in your 40s, and it lasts till you get menopause. The symptoms of menopause can be experienced at the edge of this phase, but you can still be pregnant if you’re having periods.

When your periods or menstrual cycle finally stops, and you don’t get any bleeding for 12 consecutive months, you are going to feel all the symptoms of menopause. It includes:

• Hot Flashes & Night Sweats (Sudden and intense experience of heat with sweating and palpitations while sleeping)
• Disrupting sleep patterns or Insomnia.
• Mood swings, irritation, and feelings of sadness or anxiety.
• Vaginal dryness and discomfort during intercourse.
• Changes in Libido and less sexual desire or arousal.
• Tenderness in breast
• Having premenstrual syndrome (PMS)
• Abnormal bleeding (heavy or light)

However, all these symptoms don’t last long. It takes 5-10 years of post-menstrual phase in which these symptoms start fading away. 80% of women experience hot flashes for only two years or less.

Things You Should Take Care of During Menopause

As a doctor and a woman, I understand your situation and the emotional and hormonal roller coaster you’re going through. There are some things you have to take extreme care of.

Take Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) If Possible

In HRT, our expert professionals replace estrogen and progesterone in your body to offer quick relief. It can make it easy for you to continue with your menopause journey and avoid symptoms like flashes, mood swings, vaginal dryness, and lack of Libido.

Keep in mind that HRT is not for all. It’s important to consult with health care professionals and gynaecologists for that.

Contact experts for HRT consultation

Lifestyle Changes

You have to make little changes in your lifestyle. Start wearing comfortable clothes made up of cotton or linen to maintain a cool temperature. Avoid synthetic fabrics like acrylic, nylon, polyester, and spandex. Also, make sure that your bedding is neither too soft nor too hard.

Start exercising and practising such practices as yoga, meditation, and deep breathing in the morning. Drink water and stay hydrated to maintain moisture and reduce bloating and dryness in your body. Follow a healthy diet prescribed by a doctor.

Vaginal Moisturizers and Lubricants

Women might feel pain during sex. It can lead to decreased self-confidence and may impact close relationships. For vaginal dryness, water-based moisturizers and lubricants can provide relief. If it doesn’t help, you can schedule an appointment with a gynaecologist.

It’s Okay To Be Emotional

With time-to-time mood swings, it’s okay if you’re being so overdramatic. Try to spend time with your friends and enjoy ageing. Take deep breaths when you feel frustrated or scared. It’s a natural process, and it’s happening with everyone at a time. Embrace the circle around you and stay self-confident.

Consult a Healthcare Professional Now!

At our medical aesthetic clinic, we have an expert team of gynaecologists, physiotherapists, psycho-sexual experts, and many healthcare professionals and doctors to take care of and offer to counsel you. We have examined your condition well and believe in offering personalized care.