Menopause is a natural process in a woman's life that signifies the end of her reproductive cycle. It can be a challenging time for many women, as they may experience a range of physical and emotional symptoms such as hot flashes, night sweats, mood swings, and vaginal dryness.
Symptoms
Menopause is a natural process in a woman's life that occurs when the ovaries stop producing eggs and the body produces less estrogen and progesterone. Menopause is officially diagnosed after a woman has gone without a period for 12 consecutive months. The symptoms of menopause can vary from woman to woman and can range from mild to severe. Here are some common symptoms of menopause:
Hot flashes: Hot flashes are sudden feelings of warmth that can cause sweating, flushing, and heart palpitations. They can last anywhere from a few seconds to several minutes.
Night sweats: Night sweats are hot flashes that occur during sleep and can cause intense sweating, which can disrupt sleep.
Mood changes: Mood changes, such as irritability, depression, and anxiety, can occur during menopause due to the changes in hormone levels.
Vaginal dryness: Vaginal dryness can occur due to the decrease in estrogen levels, which can cause discomfort during sexual activity.
Urinary symptoms: Urinary symptoms such as frequent urination or urinary incontinence can occur due to the weakening of the pelvic muscles.
Changes in sexual function: Menopause can cause changes in sexual function, including a decrease in libido and discomfort during sexual activity.
Sleep disturbances: Menopause can cause sleep disturbances such as insomnia, difficulty falling asleep, or waking up frequently during the night.
Cognitive changes: Menopause can cause cognitive changes such as difficulty concentrating, memory problems, and brain fog.
Home remedies
A lady cannot avoid the menopause stage of her life. There are, nonetheless, certain organic treatments that can assist you in easing its symptoms and elevating your mood.
The herb black cohosh reduces hot flashes or mood swings that occur during menopause by acting similarly to the hormone estrogen.
One glass of water should contain one milliliter of black cohosh and three drops of fresh lemon juice. The concoction should then be consumed many times day. Take a 4-week break after your 6-week course of treatment before resuming your medication intake.
Another beneficial herb is sage. Known in the medical the world as salvia officinalis, this plant can reduce the night sweats and hot flashes considerably. You can use sage as a tincture or tea. If you opt for the tincture you need to combine ½ cup of water with 10 drops of sage tincture. If you prefer the tea though, you can boil1 tbsp. of sage leaves and 1 tsp of honey to 1 cup of boiled water. Consume these remedies two times every day.
Another way of facing menopause more efficient is to consume soy. Due to its content of phytoestrogen, soy can reduce the hot flashes or vaginal dryness. Introduce in your daily diet soy products. If you manage to consume 250 mg of tofu for example, you body will thank you.
Another ingredient rich in phytoestrogens is flax seed. You can prepare a natural remedy by mixing 1 glass of water with 1 tbsp. of flax seed powder (obtained by grinding the seeds). You can also add some flax seed powder to your every-day cereals.
One of the best remedies that can reduce the symptoms of menopause if chaste berry. It restores the hormonal balance and stops the bleeding that generally appears during perimenopause.
For the remedy you need to pour 2 tsp of chaste berry extract in 1 cup of water and consume it every day.
Urinary tract infections are one of the symptoms that menopause can cause. The best way to prevent them is to consume cranberry juice, since it has anti-bacterial properties. Just drink a glass of natural cranberry juice several times a day following certain intervals. This should determine you to go to the toilet every 2 hours in order to eliminate the toxins.
But you can choose to drink any type of juice, as long as it is cold and natural. In this way, you reduce the night sweats and the hot flashes. During the day make sure you consume up to 5 glasses of fruit juice or up to 10 glasses of water.
Another drink that will help you deal with menopause is milk. Being rich in tryptophan, milk will help you have a restful sleep. Make sure you drink 1 glass of milk before bedtime.
Even though you can still have an active sexual life during menopause, it is not always pleasant. To avoid painful sex, you should use natural oils massages so that the vaginal area stays moist and elastic.
You can forget of night sweats and sudden mood changes by consuming vitamin E regularly. You can use it either as supplements or as oil. The oil is usually used to prevent vaginal dryness therefore, it must be applied around the vaginal area.
Another vitamin that helps you deal with menopause is vitamin D. It makes your bones stronger, it balances your hormones and offers you a good mood. We recommend you include in your diet foods rich in vitamin D such as fish, dairy products or eggs.
Other tips that help you face menopause
Moisture your skin. Menopause is synonym to dryness, so applying a moisturizer two times a day will help you have a beautiful skin.
Sleep correctly. Sometimes,
ingredients such as coffee or alcohol prevent us from sleeping well.
Avoid them. Also, do some exercises before bedtime to help you sleep.
Dress up correctly. The
time when you used to wear tight clothes has passed. Since you are
predisposed to hot flashes, you should opt for light clothes made of
natural fabrics.
Stop smoking. Hot flashes are stimulated by smoking, so you may think twice if they continue to appear over and over again.
Use a hand fan. Since hot flashes can appear out of nowhere, having a hand fan will help you a lot in this case.
Relax. Since
mood changes or anxiety are symptoms of menopause, you should enjoy
some relaxing moments. You can do some deep breathing exercises or body
massages. All it matters is that your mind and body get relaxed.
Have a healthy diet. Foods
such as oils, sugars or saturated fats can only make menopause more
difficult to cope with. Do some changes and consume more fruits,
vegetables and whole grains.
