Menopause Symptoms and Treatments

Menopause is a period in a woman's life when her period stops. Menopause usually occur between the ages 45 to 55.

The last menstrual period marks the end of a woman's natural childbearing years.

When menopause is over the woman becomes free from complete series of physical and psychological discomforts. This allows her to lead a more complete and stable life.

Symptoms Varies from Woman to Woman :

• Menstruation becomes less and less regular for several months or years before it ends.
• Women may experience hot flushes, a sudden feeling of heat, often followed by sweating and chills.
• Vaginal Dryness as estrogen level decrease the lining of the vagina becomes thinner and drier. Lubricant can relieve this discomfort.
• Mood swing and change of personality.
• Insomnia
• Tendency to have a brittle bones (osteoporosis). For some women menopause can lead to osteoporosis later in life.

Osteoporosis - is the weakening of bone because of the loss of bone tissue.

Causes of Osteoporosis :

• The causes of irregular and abundant bleeding in women in the menopause stage are due to the absence of ovulation, which causes, as a consequence, an imbalance in the hormonal production of estrogen and progesterone. Either excessive estrogen is produced or not enough progesterone is produced.
• The emotional aspect of excessive bleeding during menopause, or even of growing old, play a key role in either the decrease or increase of menstrual flow.
• The consumption of alcohol and caffeine in large quantities may produce irregular bleedings.
• Fibromas or cysts can be the cause of profuse and irregular bleeding. These cysts may be cancerous in nature, consult your doctor immediately.

Treatments for Osteoporosis :

• Hormone therapy to prevent and relieve menopausal symptoms, this will also reduce the risk of osteoporosis and heart disease after menopause. This therapy involves the use of drugs that contain a form of estrogen and progesterone. In some women the use of hormone therapy can involve risk. Like in a case of a woman with a history of breast cancer, it can increase the chances of developing further problems.
• To diminish hot flashes you should stop drinking coffee, cola beverages and alcohol.
• Live a quiet life without stress and meditate daily.
• Have a regular dosage of Royal Jelly, it contains estrogen hormone, which is why taking from 500 to 750 mg. of royal jelly can substitute for the loss of this substance in women and help reduce the effects caused by menopause.
• Take calcium everyday, about 800 to 1,500 mg./day is recommended.
• Other recommended supplements, vitamins and minerals; Vitamin D, E, Ginseng, Omega 3 and 9
• Protein intake must be reduced while grain and vegetables consumption should be increased. This diminishes the risk of having osteoporosis.

Recommended Supplements for the Following Discomfort :

a. Hot Flashes and sweating at night

• Vitamin C, E
• Boron, Magnesium, Calcium, Chromium
• Royal jelly, Ginseng, Bee pollen, Sage, Bioflavenoids

b. Changes in Character

• Vitamin A, E, B Complex
• Magnesium, Potassium, Zinc
• Bee pollen, Bioflavenoids

c. Excessive Bleeding

• Vitamin A, C
• Iron
• Bioflavenoids

d. Vaginal Dryness

• Vitamin E - applied in vagina
• Olive oil - take 2 to 4 tbsp./daily , you can also apply
• Eat Avocado