Menopause Treatment

Achieving good health is the best asset that we can attain in life. However, in our daily living we face many challenges that may affect our quality of life. These are like spices in life that keep us on the go and should not hinder us from the things we enjoy doing.

In the case of menopause among women, there is nothing to worry about since everyone goes through this phase as part of the aging process. The good thing to remember is that there are many available menopause treatments that your healthcare provider can provide you.

These treatments include clonidine, which is basically designed for high blood pressure, but has shown promising relief in lower doses during hot flashes. Antidepressants or those drugs that are grouped as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors may be given in smaller doses to ease hot flashes and mood swings. Gabapentin may also be useful to minimize the discomfort of having hot flashes.

Women in their menopausal stage have the option to undergo hormone replacement therapy (HRT), which involves the substitution of estrogens or a mixture of estrogen and progesterone needed by the body to look young and beautiful. HRT reduces prevalence of hot flashes and vaginal dryness. It has also shown protective functions against postmenopausal conditions like osteoporosis and cardiovascular diseases. HRT comes in many forms like oral tablets, skin patches or implants, rings in the vagina, nasal sprays or in gel-like formulations.

For those suffering from irregular bleeding, oral contraceptive pills may be recommended. They give relief to hot flashes and also prevent contraception during the perimenopausal period or the early onset of menopause symptoms. The use of vaginal hormone creams may be used to remedy itching and dryness.

Since hot flashes are very common among menopause symptoms, use of plant estrogens is also advised, along with red clover and black cohosh as herbal preparations. Other herbs that may cool one’s feelings include chickweed, elder and violet.

Regular exercising for about 30 minutes three times a week will help reduce the onset of hot flashes. Women in their menopause should also refrain from eating spicy foods, drinking coffee and alcohol. These contribute to the severity of the irritating burning sensation or warm feeling among women. Soybean intake, especially in premenopausal stage, lowers incidences of hot flashes.

In the case of night sweats, ensure that your bedroom has better ventilation and wear comfortable cotton clothes and bed linen. Drinking many glasses of water will also help you get proper hydration even if you sweat heavily at night.

Your diet should also be rich in vitamins and minerals with fruits and vegetables in every meal. Moisturizing one’s body using creams and lotions may also help to get rid of irritating feeling of dryness. Take enough sleep as much as possible to relax your body. Have an open mind that menopause is a part of life and enjoy life as you age. Other natural remedies may be provided as you visit your doctor.

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Understanding Menopause Treatment Recommended Resources:

Harvard Health Publications

University of Rochester Medical Center