LET’S TALK ABOUT MENOPAUSE
What is Menopause?
In a lay man’s term, Menopause is a point in time 12 months after a woman’s last period. The years leading up to that point, when women begin to have changes in their monthly cycles, hot flashes, or other symptoms, are called the menopausal transition or peri-menopause.
The menopausal transition most often begins between ages 45 and 55.
Common symptoms of menopause are:
1.Anxiety: changes in mood – such as low mood or irritability.
2.Changes in skin conditions, including dryness or increase in oiliness and onset of adult acne.
3.Difficulty sleeping – this may make you feel tired and irritable during the day.
4.Discomfort during sex.
5.Feelings of loss of self. Etc…•
Although vaginal dryness is common after menopause, some people may experience increased vaginal discharge. In fact, in one 2018 study , vaginal discharge and infections were the second most common symptoms during menopause
So with this, understand you are to seek help early and enjoy your menopausal journey.
Who are those affected by menopause?
It usually affects women between the ages of 45 and 55, but it can happen earlier. It affects anyone who has periods. Menopause can happen naturally, or can be triggered from reasons such as surgery to remove the ovaries (oophorectomy) or the uterus (hysterectomy), cancer treatments like chemotherapy, or a genetic reason.
What color is menopause discharge?
Postmenopausal discharge should still be clear or white, but there may be less than usual. You may need to use lubricants to relieve vaginal dryness, yet you should still produce small amounts of discharge, even if you have not menstruated for more than a year.
Can you get pregnant during menopause with no period?
Your body will still be releasing eggs – ovulating – and pregnancy is a possibility.
But if your final period was over 12 months ago, you have potentially passed menopause (meaning that you are postmenopausal). When you are postmenopausal, your body no longer releases eggs and you can’t get pregnant naturally but via other means (another discussion).
How does menopause affect a woman’s health?
The cessation of menstrual periods is often associated with a variety of unpleasant symptoms, including anxiety, depression, decreased libido, vaginal dryness, insomnia, difficulty concentrating, and vasomotor symptoms (Hot flashes and Night Sweats). These symptoms may last years after the menopause transition but the good news is that they can be managed.
TREATMENTS MAY INCLUDE :
Hormone therapy. Estrogen therapy is the most effective treatment option for relieving menopausal hot flashes. Depending on your personal and family medical history,
Your doctor may recommend estrogen in the lowest dose and the shortest time frame needed to provide symptom relief for you.
