Remember: middle-aged women should not ignore quasi-menopause

　　What is accurate menopause?

　　The quasi-menopausal period generally starts from the age of 45 to 47 and lasts for 3 to 6 years. During this period, the amount of hormone secretion in the body gradually decreases, and the menstrual period begins to become irregular. Sometimes there will be fever, breast tenderness, vaginal dryness Symptoms such as insomnia, mood swings, and irritability have a certain impact on life.

　　Research believes that female Hormones such as estrogen and progesterone are mainly secreted by cells surrounding eggs in the ovaries. As age increases, the ovaries gradually close, and eggs and estrogen can no longer be released regularly every month as in the past, so menopause begins.

　　This physiological change in women can lead to irregular vaginal bleeding. Some menstrual periods are prolonged and the amount of menstrual blood is increased; some menstruation is more frequent than normal, but the amount of menstrual blood is sparse; and some do not have menstruation for a month or two. These anomalies confuse women. In the past, it was believed that this was caused by the lack of estrogen in women during this period, but new research has found that the decrease in progesterone in women is also an important reason.

　　As the number of ovulation decreases, the secretion of progesterone will inevitably decrease, which will cause the original regular menstrual cycle to be disrupted, and symptoms such as anxiety, depression, heart palpitations, and dizziness will appear, affecting healthy and life.

　　Smoking causes early menopause

　　The researchers surveyed 2,123 women aged 59 to 60. It was found that women who smoke menopause The chance of early menopause is 59% higher than that of non-smokers; and among women who are heavy smokers, the chance of early menopause is nearly twice that of ordinary people. However, researchers noted that women who quit smoking 10 years or earlier before menopause were significantly less likely to enter menopause before age 45.

　　The study also found that the sooner or later the menopause is related to marital status, health status, education level and social status. For example, a widowed person has a higher chance of early menopause than a person with a surviving spouse.

　　Countermeasures for accurate menopause

　　Women who are about to undergo menopause should be mentally prepared and do not need to worry or panic about some discomforts and abnormalities that may occur during this period. For those with irregular bleeding, estrogen and progesterone can be injected to relieve and supplement the temporary lack of secretion in the body. Appropriate supplementation of vitamin E and soy products can reduce fever symptoms. Supplementary gel helps keep vaginal tissues moist.

　　Of course, many uncomfortable symptoms during menopause do not necessarily need to be adjusted with drugs. Exercise regularly to reduce coffee Symptoms can be relieved by taking in small amounts and eating frequent meals. If you have insomnia, have a snack before bed, such as chamomile tea with cookies. Many of the problems of quasi-menopause encountered at the age of 45 are related to caffeine and alcohol consumption.

　　Self-help treatment for menopause

　　1. "Hot flashes" symptoms often occur during menopause. Although not every woman will experience hot flashes around menopause, it is estimated that 80% to 85% of women will experience hot flashes during and after menopause.

　　The intensity and frequency of hot flashes is different for everyone. Women with a higher body mass index and earlier menopause have a higher frequency of hot flashes and night sweats. Wear appropriate layers of clothing and avoid drinking alcohol and eating spicy foods, soy foods or black sesame extract, which can help relieve the symptoms.

　　2. After menopause, be wary of the rapid decline in bone density. Bone loss is most rapid in the first few years after menopause, and osteoporosis occurs when bone loss is faster than normal bone remodeling.

　　Stick to sports exercise Keeps bones and muscles strong. To avoid osteoporosis, calcium and vitamin D should also be supplemented. Include enough dairy products in your diet, as well as calcium-rich foods.

　　3. Urinary system is prone to appear during quasi-menopausal period disease . The decrease in estrogen levels in the body will cause the urethra to become shorter and thinner, resulting in some urinary tract diseases, such as frequent urination and urgency, increased nocturia, urinary incontinence when there is an urgent need to urinate, sexual intercourse or orgasm, urinary incontinence when coughing, sneezing or lifting objects, and even a burning sensation when urinating.

　　If these problems are affecting your daily life and causing you to cut back on exercise or social activities, it's a good idea to see your doctor. If menopause is caused by medical treatment or surgery, symptoms may be more severe. At this time, doctors need to intervene and provide professional treatment to relieve various postmenopausal discomforts.