Menopause

Symptoms of Menopause

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Menopause is a natural process in a woman’s life cycle. Most of the women experience many signs before and during menopause. Such signs are painful and make them uncomfortable. But the signs of menopause are not a prolonged disease. It will normally disappear after menopause.

There is no specific age for menopause to occur however there is a range. Menopause may occur anytime after the age of 45 to the age of 55. You are said to have reached menopause when there is a cessation of your menstrual cycle for an entire year. During this time your  Follicle-stimulating Hormone (FSH) will be abnormally high. Here are some of the symptoms to look out for during this time:

Hot flashes
Insomnia
Cold Flushes
Light sleeping
Muscular and joint pain
Osteoporosis
Skin thinning
Back pain
Vaginal itching
Shrinking of genitals
Irregular Periods
Yeast infections
Irritability
Tiredness
Urinary incontinence and  urgency
Anxiety
Mood swings
Depression
Vaginal Dryness
Decreased sex drive
Difficulty in reaching orgasm
Pain during Sex
Sensation of pins and needles under the skin
Reduced skin elasticity

These symptoms mat not be felt all at once, however they may be felt gradually as you age. Menopause can either occur naturally or surgically if the ovaries are removed and ovulation is at a halt. By checking the level of FSH in the body you can know just how far away from menopause you are. Menopause cannot be prevented however there are measures to help you cope with it.

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Some women experience some physical changes like over weight in waist and abdomen, tenderness in breast, hair loss, unwanted hair growth in chin, upper lip etc.These changes will generally upset women and some of them develop stress and depression due to such changes. Care and affection from the family members can minimize the problem.

A Healthy Diet During Menopause

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Diet changes is one of the most important thing you will have to do at this stage. This will play a major role in helping you feel better. Though menopause is a natural phenomenon in all women eating the right foods will help improve your state for the better. Some tips to a healthier diet are:

Stay away from processed oils use extra virgin olive oil or expeller pressed canola oil

Make an extra effort to stay away from Trans fats as they can be dangerous

Eat more fruits than you usually do

Eat foods rich in potassium like bananas as they help with regulatory functions in your body

Instead of high calorie junk foods, eat nuts, seeds, and dried fruit

Reduce your consumption of white flour products and white rice

Use basmati rice, whole grain brown rice and whole wheat flour products

Use extra amounts of fiber

Eat fish which contain a lot of fatty acids like mackerel, salmon and sardines

Drink a lot of water, try to consume 8 glasses per day

Avoid beverages or foods that contain caffeine

Reduce on fried foods

Drink alcohol moderately 1 glass a day is ok

Add kelp to your diet it contains allot of the essential minerals you need

Add beans and peas to your diet

Eat more fresh vegetables especially broccoli and spinach

Take joy in preparing your meals and making the necessary changes to your diet. Begin today, eat healthier, live longer and cope with menopause. Lets have a toast to good health and eating well.

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General Questions on Menopause

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   How common are yeast infections during menopause?

   Yeast infections are very common during menopause. This is because as you age the environment of your vagina may change to one which makes it more conducive to the overgrowth of a fungi naturally found in the vagina. This fungus a yeast, is know as Candida. Too much of this yeast will cause a yeast infection to occur.

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   What are some tips to overcome menopause?

   The first step is to educate yourself about menopause. Then apply what you have learn to your lifestyle. Make the necessary lifestyle changes in your habits and especially your diet. Start this by bookmarking this site to learn more about menopause.

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   What causes memory loss during menopause?

   Memory loss is a common sign which occurs during menopause. It sometimes occurs naturally however depending on the extent of memory loss it is always wise to seek counsel form your physician as there are some diseases related to memory loss as well. They can be detected by a doctor through routine tests and examination.

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   What should I expect when menopause begins?

   There are many things that one can notice however it must be known that at the very beginning of menopause there are no symptoms. But gradually you will start to notice some symptoms. Check out the symptoms section of the page to find out if you are experiencing any of the symptoms mentioned.

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   How do I keep the fire burning in my marriage during menopause?

   During menopause the main problem is that there is a hormonal imbalance. This decreases the sex drive, cause vaginal dryness and painful intercourse. To get relief from these symptoms try our remedy page. To add a little more spice to your marriage however, you can try different sex toys, lingerie and try new love making techniques, may I suggest a prostate massage. For more info on that check out our featured article on prostate massage.

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   How long is pre-menopause to menopause?

   There is no set time however pre menopause is said to be the time before complete menopause, when you start receiving symptoms. Menopause on the other hand starts when there is a halt in your menstrual cycle for at least a year. The gap between those two periods can be as long as ten years and as short as a year.