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Unfortunately, the topic of menopause and menopausal changes is very taboo in our society. Women are accustomed to dealing with the symptoms of menopause themselves, often considering their problems as something “embarrassing” or not worthy of attention.
In order to change this situation, we are launching a special project “Don’t be afraid to know, don’t be afraid to act!”
We want to talk about the physiological aspects and psychological complexities of menopause and how to cope with them, and we invite you to send us your stories on this topic. The best ones will be published!
Menopause: why is it important to talk about it?
Menopause is a natural physiological process associated with the gradual extinction of the reproductive functions of the body. It can be accompanied by various manifestations: endocrine, vascular and neuropsychic, which can significantly reduce a woman’s quality of life and undermine her self-confidence.
Few people think, but a woman spends up to a third of her life in a state of menopause and postmenopause. And, of course, I want these years to be filled not with regret about the past youth and the approaching aging and experiencing difficulties, but with the pleasure of a new age, awareness of life experience, respect and attention to oneself. And most importantly – the understanding that you remain yourself, the same woman, only a little wiser!
Menopause: how to recognize it?
It’s no secret that women can attribute the problems that arise to banal household causes. “I’m tired”, “a lot of work”, “I’m torn between business and children”, “I just need to sleep more.” Familiar arguments?
Meanwhile, at a certain age, some of the complaints – sleep disturbance, poor concentration, memory loss, difficulty doing the usual mental work, problems in intimate life, anxiety or even depression – may well arise precisely against the background of the onset of menopause, due to a deficiency of sex hormones. , the production of which is reduced. And it is very important not to dismiss your feelings and be sure to contact specialists to establish or confirm their cause.
Menopause: how to fight?
In addition to general recommendations for lifestyle changes, improving sleep quality, reducing stress levels and establishing a balanced diet, one of the main ways to deal with the symptoms of menopause can be hormone replacement therapy. It may be prescribed in cases where hormone deficiency is manifested by symptoms that affect the quality of life and daily activities. Such manifestations can be hot flashes, sweating, sleep disturbances, problems in the intimate sphere, fatigue, decreased mental performance. All of them say that the body can not cope with the deficiency of hormones and it needs support.
The purpose of replacement therapy is to partially compensate for the resulting deficiency of sex hormones, avoid sudden changes in hormonal levels, support the body and improve the general condition of the woman and help the body adapt to one of the difficult periods of her life.
Hormone replacement therapy is not to be feared. It is prescribed only by a specialist doctor, strictly according to indications, trying to select the so-called minimum-optimal doses. Before prescribing a particular drug, the doctor must conduct a series of studies to ensure the admissibility of using a particular remedy in each individual case.
Unfortunately, in our society, the fear of prescribing and using substitution therapy is quite large. Due to lack of information, false prejudice or lack of opportunity to consult with a competent specialist, women tend to deny one of the best ways to help themselves.
In order to remove restrictions from the topic of menopause in general and hormone therapy in particular, we are launching our project and inviting you to send us your stories about menopause, you can do this in a special window below.
The ten most optimistic, inspiring and touching stories will be published on a separate site, and their authors will be rewarded with a certificate to a cosmetic store
For inspiration from the stories of other women who gained confidence in themselves and in the future during menopause, go to the website of the special project .
In addition, you can learn more about what happens to the female body during menopause, how hormone replacement therapy can help and how to take care of women’s health in general, on a special information portal. .
Don’t be afraid to know! Hurry to act!
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