Menopause Symptoms

Menopause Symptoms

Menopause usually occurs in women during their late 40s or early 50s and is the result of a major reduction in female hormonal production by the ovaries, signaling the cease of function of the ovaries and the end of reproductive capabilities. Because of the hormonal changes menopausal women will experience a series of symptoms ranging from:

• Hot Flashes
• Joint and Muscle pain
• Osteoporosis risk
• Increased heart disease risk
• Decreased skin elasticity
• Mood swings
• Memory loss

A common alternative used to treat the symptoms of joint pain is the use of supplements containing glucosamine and chondroitin.These nutritional supplements provide the body with more of the basic elements that make up cartilage, so that the body may then attempt to maintain or "build back" cartilage.

The drop of estrogen levels that women experience during menopause is one of the leading causes of osteoporosis. A diet that includes at least 1,200 mg of calcium, and 800 - 1,000 IU of vitamin D3 per day will maintain optimal bone health.

Vitamin B-12 and other B vitamins, such as folate, play a role in the production of certain brain chemicals that are important in regulating mood and other brain functions. Vitamin B12 deficiency has also been linked to neurological problems, such as confusion, dementia, depression, and memory loss. For persons older than 50 and vegetarians, taking a daily supplement that includes vitamin B-12 and other B vitamins are be helpful to make sure all nutritional needs are being met.

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Treatments to Alleviate the Symptoms of Menopause

Since menopause is not considered a sickness but a normal step in life, there are no methods or medicines to treat it.  Fortunately, lifestyle changes can help reduce the symptoms of menopause and make the occurrence a smooth process.  Diet and exercise do a very good job in creating a friendly environment for menopause to occur so that the symptoms don’t become a problem, following a healthy diet stopping bad habits such as smoking are necessary steps^[1].  Exercise will maintain bone density and contributes to weight loss which plays an excellent role in reducing the pressure of obesity on weakening bones; inclusion of strength training will assist in building the muscle around the bones hence offer more support^[2].  Discomfort during intimacy can be alleviated with the use of lubricants to help deal with vaginal dryness or pain during sex. Try to remain sexually active because this will also help keep the vaginal lining intact ^[3].