What is menopause and why does it occur?
Menopause is the date of the last menstrual period.
The reason for menopause is that the ovaries stop working. This happens around the age of 50.
What are the symptoms of menopause?
The most frequent symptoms are hot flashes, which consist of an increase in skin temperature, accompanied by palpitations and sweating.
What are the pathologies derived from menopause?
In menopause, atrophy of the vaginal tissue occurs, causing dryness, discomfort with intercourse, pain… In addition, it favors urinary infections and urinary incontinence.
In the sexual sphere, there may be a lack of libido since sex hormones are no longer created.
The lack of estrogen also causes a loss of bone mass, which can lead to bone fragility, facilitating fractures without trauma.
Finally, loss of muscle mass and increased cardiovascular risk (because estrogen protection ceases) are pathologies associated with menopause.
Can menopausal symptoms be prevented?
As always, it is very important to follow a healthy and balanced diet, free of toxins such as tobacco or alcohol. It is also important to exercise regularly and to go for regular medical check-ups.
What recommendations can women who have recently reached menopause follow?
It is important for them to know that there are solutions to their problems. There are multiple techniques and treatments to solve the difficulties associated with hormonal deficiency.
Women with menopause should go to their trusted specialist and talk about their discomfort.
Help should be sought in case of hot flashes, urinary incontinence, dryness or pain with intercourse. Also with decreased libido or any other symptom that may cause concern.
Techniques with a lot of experience in other specialties, such as vaginal laser, hydration with hyaluronic acid or PRP, have been successfully incorporated into gynecology and achieve a good quality of life for patients.