The early menopause explained
Did you know that early menopause is a condition in which the ovaries stop working and menstrual periods stop before age 40? Well, you should know that this can cause fertility problems and symptoms of menopause. There are two types of early menopause: primary early menopause and secondary early menopause. In primary early menopause, the ovaries do not function normally. This might be because they have been removed by surgery or it might be caused by some cancer treatments and certain diseases or genetic conditions. In secondary early menopause, the ovaries are normal but there is a difficult getting hormone signal to them from the brain. This is typically caused by diseases of the pituitary gland or hypothalamus. Some women with early menopause sometimes have menstrual periods and might be able to have children. Early menopause is also called ovarian failure, ovarian insufficiency, and premature menopause.
Signs and symptoms of early menopause
Early menopause symptoms are often the same as those experienced by women undergoing natural menopause and may include the following.
- Heavier or lighter than usual periods
- Hot flashes
- Irregular or missed periods
Aforementioned symptoms are anindication that the ovaries are producing less estrogen.Along with the above symptoms, some women might experience the following.
- Bladder irritability and worsening of loss of bladder control
- Decreased sex drive
- Dry skin, eyes, or mouth
- Irritability
- Mood swings
- Mild depression
- Sleeplessness
- Vaginal dryness
In addition to the symptoms listed above, if you are under the age of 40 and experience any of the following conditions, you should book an appointment with your homeopath to determine whether you are undergoing premature menopause.
- You’ve undergone chemotherapy or radiation
- Your family member has an autoimmune disorder like hypothyroidism
- You’ve unsuccessfully tried to become pregnant for more than a year
- Your mother or sister experienced premature menopause
Self-help tips to navigate early menopause
During this time, a woman's body goes through several hormonal changes hence need to take care of certain things. Listed below are a few self-help tips to navigate early menopause.
- Keep hormones balanced
Hormones change throughout the menopause transition. As early menopause is in the line of attack, falling estrogen levels trigger disruptive flashes and sweats.
- Consume foods to enhance estrogen metabolism
A healthy diet is a plant-based whole food diet rich in vegetables like broccoli and cabbage. These foods contain phytonutrients that enhance estrogen metabolism helping the body inactivate and eliminate the hormone.
- Maintain a healthy body weight
Weight gain after early menopause is the most significant lifestyle risk factor for the development of breast cancer. Managing midlife weight gain is crucial to successful early menopause.
- Stay active
Sitting is the new smoking. Aninactive lifestyle can increase body fat and estrogen levels. Instead, moderate-intensity aerobic exercise has been shown to benefit early menopausal women as an effective interference to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and osteoporosis.
- Stay calm and meditate
Women who perceive high levels of stress report earlier onset, more austere and longer-lasting indications. In women who experience early menopause, it is observed that the cycle may have been disrupted by stress. Stress-reducing techniques such as yoga, acupuncture, deep breathing, and meditation have been shown to be effective in reducing depressive symptoms and hot flashes.
- Seek medical help
Seeking medical help is the best thing you can do for yourself. And homeopathy can be your solution.
Conclusion
Dr Batra’s® have a vast experience of treating all types of menopause-related complaints. They have successfully treated more than 90,000 patients, with a success rate of 94%.
