In the life of every woman, it is time for the natural extinction of the function of the ovaries. In addition to the purely psychological discomfort that he brings with him, menopause is associated with a number of physical ailments that significantly complicate a woman's life, interfere with work and rest. Mood swings, hot flashes, sweating, shortness of breath, palpitations, problems with the intimate sphere, exacerbation of chronic diseases - these are just a few of the symptoms of menopause. There are also less "harmless" manifestations of it - the development of osteoporosis or changes in blood pressure. Of course, in itself, menopause is an inevitable phenomenon, and it must be accepted. But is it necessary to put up with painful symptoms, expecting that they will go away on their own?
Of course not! All the unpleasant symptoms of menopause can be alleviated in one way or another, and in most cases this does not require any supernatural efforts.
Hot flashes a reflex reaction of the body to a decrease in estrogen levels. This circumstance "deceives" the center of thermoregulation in the brain, and it, considering that the body is overheated, triggers a reflex reaction - expansion of blood capillaries, which is accompanied by a short-lived, for a few seconds, sensation of heat, and then replaced by abundant sweating. The discomfort associated with hot flashes is usually temporary - they stop over the course of a few years. You can relieve hot flashes by giving preference to clothes made from natural fabrics, drinking more water, exclude alcohol, strong coffee and spicy foods from the diet, exercise daily or take a walk on foot. A good effect is also given by procedures that strengthen blood vessels - a contrast shower, a visit to a sauna or bath, swimming.
Sleep disturbances bothers many women during menopause. In most cases, insomnia is associated with hot flashes, but it can manifest itself on its own. Sleep becomes superficial, often day and night "change places" - at night it becomes impossible to fall asleep, and during the day you have to fight drowsiness. You can overcome this problem by sleeping in a cool room, drinking a glass of warm milk before going to bed, excluding watching TV and working at the computer in the evening. It is useful to increase physical activity, go in for sports, it is only important that visits to the gym do not fall on the evening. In the evening, it is better to take a leisurely walk, and intensive training, most likely, will bring problems with falling asleep instead of pleasant fatigue. Massages and yoga can also help restore sleep.
Changeable mood - during menopause, this attack does not bypass almost any woman. The reason lies in hormonal fluctuations, and purely psychological problems associated with the feeling that youth and beauty are irrevocably leaving their contribution. Again, it is worth turning to massage and yoga - these relaxation techniques have proven their effectiveness over the centuries. Communication will not be superfluous, you do not need to avoid it, the main thing is to surround yourself with close, pleasant and positive people.
Intimate problems - a natural consequence of a decrease in the level of estrogen in the blood. The mucous membrane of the genitals becomes dry and vulnerable, intercourse no longer brings pleasure, urinary tract infections become more frequent, and urinary incontinence often occurs. Careful hygiene will help with the help of delicate gels with an appropriate pH level and application lubricant gels, as well as drinking plenty of fluids and performing Kegel exercises aimed at strengthening muscle apparatus of the pelvic floor. In severe menopause, the gynecologist may recommend hormone replacement therapy.
Forgetfulness, absent-mindedness - many women are sure that these symptoms speak of impending old age, which means that it is no longer possible to return the mind to sharpness and liveliness. In fact, the reason also lies in hormonal fluctuations, and techniques will help to overcome the problem. relaxation and stress reduction (such as yoga or breathing exercises) and constant training of the mind and memory. There are more than enough means of such training these days. Someone prefers special computer programs, someone tries to read more, and someone starts to learn a foreign language! In this case, the choice of a method for training the mind primarily depends on the woman's personal preferences - the lesson should bring positive emotions.
In addition, modern drugs based on herbal ingredients that are able to smoothly and without negative side effects normalize condition. For example, Estrovel is a drug that contains soy phytoestrogens, extracts of dioscorea and sacred vitex, vitamins E, B6, K1, folic acid, hydroxytryptophan and boron. The combination of the active components of the drug allows you to comprehensively affect all the symptoms of menopause, normalizing the general condition, pressure, and preventing the development of osteoporosis. The drug is widely used by gynecologists, because proved to be effective in clinical trials. For example, in the research of Professor N.A. Tatarova Estrovel significantly reduced the severity of menopause symptoms by 5 times.
Estrovel is produced in a modern capsule form, which provides effective protection of components from environmental factors and, compared to tablets, allows the use of less unnecessary excipients in production and makes the product more natural.
You should not let the unpleasant symptoms of menopause poison your life, especially since the ways to overcome them are simple and available to every woman. A healthy lifestyle, proper nutrition, personal care, reasonable physical activity, as well as the use of special drugs, reducing the negative manifestations of menopause, will allow a woman to return to a full life soon and receive joy from each of her moments.
Ksenia Nekrasova, obstetrician-gynecologist, City Clinical Hospital No. 29 named after N.E. Bauman, St. Moscow
