Menopause

The term menopause is used to indicate the permanent or final cessation of the menstrual function, either as a normal physiological event or as a consequence of ovarian surgery or eradication.
Menopausal syndrome covers all sequelae of the definitive interruption of the ovarian function of which the absence of menstruation is only part.
Most women reach physiological menopause at the age of 45 - 50 years, but the premature insufficiency of the ovary can occur before the age of 30.Early menopause is more common in women who have suffered from an infection or a surgical condition in the genital apparatus.
The time when menopause begins has a familiar character;Rarely, the premature insufficiency of the ovary is part of a generalized polyndony insufficiency, probably with an autoimmune base.
The time of surgical menopause or that due to X-rays differs from natural menopause in which the beginning is faster and that manifestations are more serious.
The more early ovarian insufficiency occurs, the more serious the effects on certain structures, mainly on the skeleton.
It is also interesting to note that there are women who never have evidence of menopause, while others suffer intensely and can suffer psychosis.
Although the reproductive function ceases, menopause never weakens sexual activity, unless the psychic factors and ignorance produce an affective inhibition.

Amenorrhea is preceded by meno-metrorragia or oligomenorreas.The embarrassment are sometimes intense lasting a few minutes, but they are repeated frequently. Sometimes patients complain of states of voltage, especially a feeling of fullness in the head. Frequently increases weight and nerve instability with depression, exaggerated joy or lassitude.

Frequently there are rheumatoid ailments and pains. Sexual changes include trigger (pain in intercourse), loss of libido and, in some cases increase in sexual appetite. Breasts can be painful.The irritation of the bladder is common.

There are very few objective data.Moderate hypertension, moderate hirsutism (facial hair), numbness of the spine, dry skin and rough hair.

The serious complications of menopause are osteoporosis and psychosis. Diabetes mellitus can appear with menopause. Senile vaginitis may also appear. The postmenopausal patient is more prone to degenerative cardiovascular diseases and gout.

Most women go through menopause without requiring an external therapy, others will nevertheless need intensive and prolonged therapy, especially when it has marked osteoporosis.

Some patients have a serious depression with a tendency to suicide.

  • Education related to psychological changes and a great perspective full of possibilities can constitute a big difference in the management of the tension that Menopause brings, as well as changes in life.
    Research has shown that a third of the life of contemporary women takes place after menopause. So you should consider it as a step forward in life and must change positively. Go back to school, find a new hobby; Flagged with a career. Take charge of your own health.
  • Find support. Support groups offer stimulus in the sense that menopause is a natural cycle.
    The members of these groups can offer practical techniques that have discovered for themselves to deal with menopause, as well as provide fraternal support to newcomers.
  • Exercise daily.Walking, jogging, riding, jumping rope, dancing, swimming or any other daily exercise can greatly relieve the symptoms of menopause.
    Exercise can help reduce or prevent symptoms such as: sudden heat access (embarrassment) and night sweating, depression and other emotional problems, as are vaginal problems.Of course the best physical condition is the most obvious result of exercise; But this also improves psychological health.
  • The positive attitude can be an effective daily tool to combat embarrassment; When you feel that one approaches, remember some things: one that the embarrassment are normal, another that do not last long, finally, that you can do something about it.
  • Learn to relax, the women who can do so can achieve better control. Learn to meditate or do yoga; Or simply feel calm with your eyes closed, daily for a while, to relax
  • Determine what gives rise to the embarrassment in you, and then avoid these triggers. In some women they are emotional alterations; Others begin their embarrassment with some hot or seasoned food, a warm room or a hot bed.
  • Keep sexy. Women who go through menopause and continue to practice sexual union regularly, have less or no embarrass compared to those who have sexual relations sporadically.
    High levels of estrogen help maintain a healthy interest in sex and regular sex.
  • Lubricate. Vaginal dryness due to lack of estrogen decreases interest in intercourse during menopause.
  • Talk to your partner, part of the stimulus to libido comes from honest conversations about needs and sensations.
  • Couples can try to find new positions for sexual union looking for the most comfortable.
    The caresses can be especially important on these occasions; More hugs and mutual massages to achieve more proximity and sensual pleasure.
  • Practice Kegel exercises.You can strengthen your anal, vaginal and urinary muscles with these exercises. The most vigorous muscles can help you relax and use them with less pain and more pleasure during intercourse.
    They are also good to prevent urinary incontinence. Imagine that you want to interrupt your urine flow suddenly. Firmly press the muscles of your vaginal zone.
    Take urine while counting up to three, then relax. Practice with rapid alternation between loosening and tightening. You can practice this exercise wherever, whenever you want.

  • Eat a diet consisting of 50% raw foods.
  • Coma broccoli, dandelion, salmon with bones, sardines and white fish in his diet.
  • Do not consume red meat.Avoid daily products or limit their consumption to small amounts, while they are low in fat. Daily products and meat promote embarrassments.
  • Avoid alcohol, coffee, sugars, spices food and hot soups or drinks that can trigger embarrassment or aggravate urinary incontinence.
  • Take two liters of water a day to help prevent skin dryness and mucous membranes.

Prepare the following juices: J61– J32– J73– J30– J02 Hand them in extractor or blender, it is recommended to drink them once or twice a day.

Take advantage of our food tips preparing the following recipes: R03– R05– R09– R11– R19– R26– R42– R58– R70

Mint essential oils have cold properties, oils and geraniums and lavender are centering, each calms and energizes, depending on their need.
Add a few drops of one or all these essences to a warm or cold bath for embarrassment or, if it is not possible to add them to cold water in a spray bottle and obtain a cold rose.
You can also use these essences such as inhalation or spread them inside the air at home, or add a few drops to massage oil.

Geranium, Jasmine, Mirra, Neroli and Vetiver oils are good to counteract the visible signs of age. Make a soft skin using one or more of these essences, or add a few drops of these to your skin cream (do not use more than 10 drops per ounce of the product)

Menopause is a natural part of life and therefore cannot be prevented. However, it can be a more pleasant experience than many people believe. Consider learning stress management techniques or enjoying the company of a support group. Remember that it is not a disease, but a transition, thus offering a good opportunity to identify and explore changes that may be necessary to do in your life or lifestyle.