Introduction
Menopause which means a time when the menstruation cycle of a woman stops permanently. Now menopause is more complex than menostart (starting time of menstruation cycle) as in this the woman has reached a very delicate age, approx. 50 years and her body is not as strong as before. Because of this a woman has to face many problems which we will discuss further in the article.
Understanding Menopause
We can say that menopause is another major body change that a woman experiences in her lifetime. The main problem of this is that it is not like a menarche, that just comes one time and then it just continues. Menopause has one stage that comes before it and that is, Premature Menopause. This starts when a woman hits her 40s and also some symptoms like urinary problems, irregular periods, hot flashes and sleep deprivation starts showing up. Women should take care of these symptoms from the starting so that there will be no further problems and pain can also reduce to some extent.
Self-Care Tips for Menopause
It is necessary for women to start taking care of themselves during this crucial time. They should focus on eating a balanced diet prescribed by a doctor or nutritionist as the food you consume affects the menopause process a lot. You should consume foods very carefully during this time and other than that, also take care of your body by doing light exercises and yoga. It will be better for you in the long run if you keep your body moving now. It not only relieves stress but also helps in controlling the menopause symptoms by a lot. Do not forget to do meditation as during this time your emotions will be scattered because of the change in hormones.
Managing Symptoms
As mentioned above for relieving or reducing the symptoms you should especially take care of both your physical and mental health through exercises, meditation, yoga, walking in nature, journaling and if possible, doing less chores than usual. The two major symptoms of menopause, hot flashes and sleep deprivation, if aren’t relieved by the above, then you should obviously go to the doctor to get advice and medications, if needed.
Building a Support Network
You should never hide that you are going through menopause as then, how can your family members will be able to help you. If not anyone, you should always discuss it with your husband and female friends. Obviously during this time, consulting with a female doctor is the best. You can also join communities of ladies that are dealing with the same as it will give you a sense of belonging and you will not feel as much discomfort as you were feeling before. Always seek help and help others too during times that only a woman can understand.
Conclusion
Accept your new changes as they are also a part of you and a proof that you are still alive to experience remaining wonders. Never be ashamed of it even if someone says, as it’s your body you should always love it regardless of how it looks. Your body is something that you have full control of and you can shape it however you want, just take the action and embrace your changes with open arms.