Coping With The Passing Phase Of Menopause

Menopause is a new episode of a woman's life. The transition of menopause is difficult for most women. Although every woman has her own different reaction to menopause, they find it hard to understand what is actually going on with their body. Some women feel they are losing their femininity, mind, intelligent or interest in sex. It appears like their body is playing biological tricks on them. 

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Menopause is a passing phase in life which every woman will undergo when they grow older. There are varied symptoms women suffer during menopause but can be dealt with.

For younger women or elderly ones about to reach the stage of menopause, there are recommendations that will prepare you for this transition. This has to do with diet, exercise and sufficient rest.

Diet

Women need nutrients sufficient in carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins and minerals. They need to decrease intake in calories. It is vital to eat only foods that have high nutrient concentration. Fatty and sugary foods should be avoided.

Exercise

Depression and stress is common during the menopausal phase. Therefore regular exercise is necessary to help increase her ability to cope with stress and depression. Exercise helps her maintain a healthy weight and also increase energy level. With aging a woman's basal metabolic rate reduces gradually. When this happen it leads to gradual weight gain. To prevent weight gain, her basal metallic rate need to be boosted. This can only be done by exercise. Exercise to do includes walking, running, studio aerobics, cycling, weight-training and other aerobic sports.

How To Cope With Hot Flashes

During this phase there are occurrence of hot flashes which may be frequent and can disrupt sleep. If this happen, what can she do?

She should not panic. It will only worsen the situation. Along with exercise which will help the body cool down quickly and also cope with heat, always drink a glass of cold water. Also place your hands in cold water.

There are triggers for hot flashes. Try to identify and avoid them. Consumption of spicy or hot foods, alcohol, caffeine and sugar can act as triggers. Smoking also can precipitate hot flashes.

Nutritional medicine experts recommends some remedies that can reduce the incident of hot flashes. These remedies include ginseng herb, black cohosh, dong quai, evening primose rose and vitamin E. For relief some medical doctors prescribe Bellergal and clonidine although patches and estrogen pills still remain the most effective drugs.

It is common to have vaginal dryness but can be handle by the applying lubricant gels, fruit or vegetable oil, and vitamin E oil. Most times these applications may not be sufficient so estrogen cream is recommended. The vaginal walls will thicken and lubricate with the use of estrogen cream. A word of caution; before you choose any regimen, you should first consult your doctor.

How Family Members Can Help

A woman going through menopause need understanding and emotional support especially from her husband. A husband need to be sensitive to recognize that the pace of his wife will not be the same as before during the phase of menopause. In fact she should be assisted to maintain healthy eating and lifestyle. Free her from unnecessary tension by avoiding heated arguments.

Children need to be reasonable, they need to understand her present condition. They should be sensitive to her situation, this will send the message to her that she is been loved and thought of. There are other betters ways she can be supported. It all depends on the family setup.

Menopause is not an abnormal condition. Every woman must realize that it is just a transition to another stage of life she will passed.