Menopause is a period that women go through at a certain age, or at some point in their lives, that affects each of us in different ways. We don’t always suffer from it, in some cases there are women who usually handle it very well without major health or aesthetic problems. Menopause is not a disease that needs to be treated, but rather represents a normal stage of life, like so many others. The changes that come with menopause are numerous and the more you know about them, the more control you will have over them. Learn here how to best navigate this stage and always stay healthy.
Signs that you may be going through menopause: In most women, menopause begins between the ages of 45 and 55. Menstrual periods begin to occur more or less frequently, that is, irregularly, and finally disappear after a variable amount of time, depending on each woman. Other signs and symptoms that occur during menopause include:
Hot flashes
Mood swings
Changes in sexual desire and vaginal dryness
Trouble sleeping
Night sweats
Weight gain
Bone loss
MORE IN DETAILS SOME OF THE COMPLICATIONS OF MENOPAUSE
Menopause is considered complete when a woman has not had a period for one year. This absence of menstruation indicates the transition from a reproductive to a non-reproductive phase in a woman’s life.
1-YOU MAY EXPERIENCE UNCOMFORTABLE EPISODES OF HOT FLASHES AND SWEATING
Hot flashes can begin during premenopause and last for years. They are characterized by sudden increases and decreases in body temperature, which can affect daily life. Hot flashes can lead to heart palpitations and feelings of anxiety, tension, or fear. Sometimes hot flashes occur at night, disrupting sleep and causing fatigue and mood swings.
Some small habits can help reduce the discomfort of hot flashes and sweats, such as wearing light, loose clothing, eating healthy, drinking plenty of fluids, practicing yoga or meditation, and taking deep breaths during hot flashes.
2-YOU COULD GAIN A LOT OF WEIGHT
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