Menopause is a process that begins with the end of menstrual periods of women aged 45-55 on average. A person may suddenly stop menstruating or disrupt their menstrual cycle in the form of frequent or infrequent menstruation, and then completely cease and enter menopause.
There is less secretion of female hormones and then their complete cessation. As a result of the withdrawal of these hormones, complaints such as hot flashes, sweating, distress, insomnia, and forgetfulness occur. The menopause period lasts for 4-5 years on average. Some women can go through the menopause period without experiencing any discomfort.
Some other systems of the body are adversely affected by the menopause period. The destruction in the cardiovascular system accelerates. The rate of occurrence of cardiovascular diseases increases, approaching the speed in men. As a result of changes in other hormones affected by female hormones, increase in blood fats, decrease in metabolic rate, increase in weight gain difficulty in losing weight occurs.
Fat accumulation in the body begins to occur in different regions. There is especially fat around the abdomen and in the upper region of the hips. Thinning and staining of the skin occur. Vaginal dryness occurs.
There are factors that can cause early menopause. These can be very intense stress, radiotherapy, chemotherapy, ovarian diseases, having to have the ovaries removed.
Menopause is a natural period in women’s lives. During this period, they lose their fertility, but they should not think that they have lost their femininity or that they are in a depression. They should try to live this period in the most productive way. During this period, nutrition is very important. In addition to being active in daily life, doing any sports such as walking, swimming, health of bones and joints, health of cardiovascular system will also be very useful in terms of maintaining weight.
Acupuncture treatment
Acupuncture treatment relieves withdrawal symptoms such as hot flashes, sweating and distress during menopause. Thus, women can spend the menopause period more comfortably and peacefully. In addition, they are protected from the risks and side effects of hormone treatments.
