PROBLEMS ASSOCIATED WITH MENOPAUSE

There are many problems that arise with menopause. They may not be counted as disease conditions because this stage and conditions must be experienced by every woman once they attain the age of menopause.

No matter how unpleasant these conditions may be, some good information would help a woman at this stage to live and maintain a healthy life.  Some steps one should take to ensure that these menopausal symptoms which include irregular menstruation at the onset and no menstruation at all when menopause fully sets in, osteoporosis, dryness of the vagina , fallen breast, mood difficulties, night sweats and hot flashes.

The first step to take when you see signs of menopause most of which could be mistaken for a disease state is to see your doctor who would determine whether menopause is setting in or you have been infected.  This would help you to deal with whatever discomforts you are facing.

If menopause is confirmed by your doctor then you get the remedies that work best for each case. For instance,       you would consider a healthy eating lifestyle and good exercise regime instead of a drug regime in cases that concern menopause.

You must ensure that you get a daily intake of about 1000-1200mg of calcium to take care of bone mass loss in menopause. You will equally need about 800 IU of Vitamin D.
Get regular exercise as this would improve your general well being by improving the body's metabolic activities. This would take care of excess fat etc.

You  might need a hormonal replacement therapy to combat symptoms such as loss of memory, vaginal dryness, decline in sex urge and heart palpitation. Remember to consult your doctor, should hormonal replacement therapy be considered as an option.
Finally, explore some natural remedies that abound as their value could prove so immense to  discard.

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