Managing Menopause: Tips for a Smooth Transition
Introduction
Starting
Common symptoms include:
- Irregular periods
- Anxiety, low mood, anger, and/or irritability
- Difficulty sleeping
- Hot flashes and/or night sweats
- Brain fog, memory problems
- Changes in body composition (loss of muscle, gain of fat)
- Fatigue
- Vaginal dryness, discomfort during sex
- Low sex drive
- Hair loss or thinning
- Headaches or migraines.
- Increased facial hair
- Joint stiffness, aches, and pains
- Heart palpitations
- Recurrent urinary tract infections
- Tinnitus
Early Perimenopause
The early signs of perimenopause often include mood changes, such as heightened anxiety and/or feelings of depression, brain fog, and increasingly irregular periods (especially if they start to occur closer together). Book an appointment. This is the moment to address the fundamentals. Visit FENS Prana Sakhi by Prameya Health for an examination that covers blood pressure, blood tests, and other essential health evaluations (this includes checking your menopausal condition and any associated symptoms to assess your risk. Additionally, while you’re there, consider screening for breast and ovarian cancer.
Mid-to-Late Perimenopause
Should you wish to try to conceive, your treatment plan might include:
As you move further into perimenopause and approach menopause, your menstrual cycles will become less frequent, and you may start experiencing additional symptoms such as hot flashes, night sweats, dryness in the vaginal area, more frequent mood swings and sleep disturbances, and a range of other possible symptoms.
If you haven’t already, it’s important to follow the guidance and medical advice provided during the early stages of perimenopause. This advice remains relevant as you progress.
Check your symptoms regularly. Symptoms like hot flashes and night sweats affect up to 80% of women going through menopause. If your symptoms are severe, especially if they’re affecting your daily life, don’t just ignore them or try to endure them. Seek assistance from us, who is dealing with menopause day-in & day-out.
Focus on managing stress, improving your sleep habits, engaging in physical activity, eating a healthy diet, and taking preventive measures to ensure a smooth transition into this new phase of your active life.
Menopause/Postmenopause
Once you’ve gone 12 months without a menstrual period, you’ve reached the end of the transition period and have officially entered menopause. From this point forward, your life is considered postmenopausal. It’s worth noting that while many symptoms may improve after menopause, not all women experience this. Some may continue to have hot flashes for years, and not all will see an improvement in cognitive function. Additionally, symptoms like vaginal dryness may worsen.
If you haven’t already, it’s advisable to follow the training and medical advice provided during the early and mid to late stages of perimenopause. This advice is still relevant.
Maintaining skeletal health becomes especially important after menopause, as bone density can decrease by up to 20%. DEXA bone scans are. If you have a family history of osteoporosis, a history of fractures, or are taking medications that affect bone health, it’s a good idea to address these issues before they become more severe.
Schedule annual check-ups. Regular medical appointments can help you identify and address health issues early on.
Conclusion
Taking care of your health during perimenopause and beyond is crucial. By following these guidelines, you can navigate this period more comfortably and set yourself up for a healthy postmenopausal life. FENS Prana Sakhi by Prameya Health which specialises in preventive health, address both the medical and emotional needs of women of all ages, offering expert consultations and treatments led by senior doctors, including Naturopathy, Ayurveda, Yoga, and Acupressure.