subject: Menopause Symptoms And Diet For Women [print this page] Menopause refers to permanent cessation of the primary function of the human ovaries. It occurs when the level of female hormones oestrogen and progesterone falls and the body stops producing egg. Menopause literally means end of monthly cycle. It usually occurs in middle age women, during their mid 40s or early 50s. Menopause is a medical situation. Most of the time menopause happens medically. Menopause defines that the end of fertility stage in a women. It describe the change in females, it is traditionally related to end of fertility. Menopause occurs gradually in a woman, but sometimes it may happen suddenly. It is an unavoidable change in every woman. During the menopause, women often lose bone density, their blood cholesterol falls increasing the risk of heart disease.
Premature menopause is more likely to occur in women who smoke and had never been pregnant or lives at high altitudes. Premature menopause occurs in about 1% of the women. If the premature menopause happens your doctor will check for the problems. Per menopause is a hormonal change. It is defined as the time from which menses start becoming regular. Surgical menopause happens due to removal of ovaries.
Symptoms of menopause:
Hot flash-it is a common symptom of menopause. It is the feelings of warm in the body leading from 30 seconds to 1 minute and sweating often accompany hot flash. Hot flashes increases pulse and skin temperature and results in insomnia and sleeplessness. Hot flashes last up to 2-3 years although it may extend up to 5 years. Even smaller percentage may have them up to 15 years.
Irregular, scant or heavy periods- this is one of the common symptoms but it is noticeable that irregular and heavy periods can be caused due to many other factors. So, it is good to consult doctor first
Dry or itchy skin- with the onset of age our skin start becoming thin and it find difficult to attain moisture without oestrogen
Aches and pains- low level of oestrogen leads to aches and pain in the muscles, backache or headache
Insomnia- insomnia is also caused due to low level of oestrogen in the body. The situation can get worse by night sweat. It can also be caused due to anxiety and depression. Lack of sleep because of night sweat can make you feel tiered and exhausted
Bladder problem- this include increased susceptibility to cystitis or other bladder infection and stress incontinence
Loss Vaginal elasticity- intercourse can become painful due to thinning of vaginal wall causing dryness and loss of elasticity
During menopause women should take utmost care and pay attention to her diet chart. Along with the improved diet it is necessary to concern doctor. Your doctor may suggest you some of the supplements for calcium. Take nutritious food. Make sure you take enough amounts of calcium and vitamin D to reduce the chances of low oestrogen. If you face the problem of dry skin and joint pains than fatty take essential fatty acid such as nuts and seeds and oily fish. Pumpkin seeds, walnuts, oily fish, dark green vegetables and oil such sesame, soya and sunflower contains good amount of EFAs this helps to cure vaginal dryness, bladder dryness as well improves your mental and physical health. Evening primrose oil and vitamin E is considered as the primary measures of hot flash. As long as you arent on the oestrogen replacement therapy natural plant oestrogen in the form of alfalfa sprouts and linseeds is a useful supplements. make sure to get advice from your doctor.
