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Hot flashes, mood swings, weight gain, brain fog, and insomnia. For 85 percent of women, menopause is no walk in the park. Declining levels of the hormones estrogen and progesterone are at the root of this new normal. Estrogen and progesterone levels begin to decline as early as age 40, and symptoms can appear when you enter this phase preceding menopause, known as perimenopause.
Perimenopause lasts an average of 4-8 years. Once a year has passed since your last menstrual period, you are officially in menopause, and symptoms can continue for another 4-5 years after that.
The good news is that you don’t have to let these unwanted symptoms hamper your quality of life. Instead, you can manage them.
Our specialists take a comprehensive and individualized approach to managing menopausal symptoms. Depending on your health history and the severity of your symptoms, we often start by recommending lifestyle changes, but we also offer bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (HRT), when necessary.
Five essential tips:
Regular exercise can minimize menopause symptoms and help you maintain a healthy weight. Additionally, as you age, your risk of other health conditions may go up. Regular exercise can help prevent some conditions, like osteoporosis and heart disease.
Hot flashes and night sweats are two of the most common symptoms of menopause. To reduce their intensity, wear light layers during the day and at night, removing layers when you get warm. Keep your sleeping environment cool, and avoid heavy blankets. Keep wet washcloths in the freezer so you can pull them out when you need to cool down quickly.
Also, avoid spicy food and alcohol to keep hot flashes at bay.
Stress can exacerbate symptoms. Incorporate relaxation techniques like yoga, meditation, and deep breathing into your routine to keep anxiety in check. If you smoke, consider quitting because tobacco use can worsen menopause symptoms.
A balanced, nutritious diet provides your body with the vitamins, minerals, and nutrients it needs. It can also reduce menopause symptoms and lower your risk of other health issues as you age. Focus on proteins, whole grains, fresh fruits and vegetables, and nuts. Avoid foods that are high in sugar and salt.
For many women, lifestyle changes make menopausal symptoms bearable. But if your symptoms are still severe and interfering with your day-to-day life, we may recommend bio-identical hormone therapy.
Hormone replacement therapy balances hormone levels as you navigate menopause. Our providers offer bio-identical hormone therapy in oral tablets or topical creams.
We maintain regular appointments with you during hormone therapy to ensure you’re seeing results.
If you need help managing menopause symptoms, book a consultation with experts at The Well for Health Call our appointment hotline at 704-459-5296 to book your visit today.
