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Throughout a woman’s life she will experience different phases of her cycle. One of these phases is menopause, which is more commonly known as “the change” and brings with it many symptoms which are often unpleasant and sometimes can even be described as a rollercoaster ride. Menopause usually occurs around the age of 51, however it can begin as early as 30 or as late as 60.
When “diagnosing” menopause, common symptoms to look out for include:
- hot flushes which can be followed by chills
- heart palpitations
- fatigue
- insomnia
- bloating
- dry eye condition
- headaches and muscular aches
- night sweats
- irritability, anxiety and/or mood disturbances
- the need for more toilet breaks
- decreased libido
- brain fog and forgetfulness
Menopause is diagnosed as when a woman naturally doesn’t have her period for 12 consecutive months and is a normal part of aging that marks the end of her reproductive years. “What many women don’t realise is that menopause is proceeded by a stage known as perimenopause. This occurs when less estrogen is produced, and can happen eight – 10 years before menopause when the ovaries stop releasing eggs,” explains Rashmita Davechand, brand manager for Menoherb Plus from Tibb Health Sciences. She continues to explain that during the last two years of perimenopause the drop in estrogen speeds up, and this is when women start to experience menopausal symptoms. Post menopause is the phase that occurs after the symptoms of menopause start easing. Due to the lower levels of estrogen now being produced women are more susceptible to conditions such as osteoporosis and heart disease.
It has been reported that 73% of women don’t treat their symptoms, when sometimes a simple lifestyle change can help, such as:
- It is important during menopause to watch your diet, and include foods that are high in Vitamin D, calcium, magnesium and phytoestrogens. When estrogen levels start dropping women need to be more conscious about what they are eating. Foods such as fruits and vegetables, fatty fish, protein, cooling foods (to help with those hot flushes) and water to keep hydrated are all important in getting the nutrients needed to protect bones and vital organs.
- Exercise during menopause can help with any weight gain caused by fluctuating hormones, improve sleep patterns and can also help decrease stress and reduce the severity of hot flushes. Bone density can also be maintained through exercises such as walking, jogging, yoga, hiking and swimming. Exercise releases endorphins which help to regulate your mood.
- Pursue mind-based therapies such as yoga, meditation and paced breathing which can help to reduce sleep disturbances and vasomotor symptoms such as hot flushes. Trying to calm the mind is a step in calming the mind and the mood.
- Using a supplement, such as Menoherb Plus from Tibb Health Sciences, which is formulated to help cope with peri – and post-menopausal symptoms, can help in managing the day-to-day experience. Menoherb Plus, is a fully herbal supplement and included in its formulation, is the ability to help manage symptoms such as hot flushes, irritability and mood changes that can be brought on by menopause.
“Menopause is just as much physical as it is mental, and it is important to be able to slow down, acknowledge the symptoms and the cause and find a way to live your life that incorporates this new time. It is not always easy, but with the correct lifestyle changes and complimentary medication, such as Menoherb Plus, it can be achieved one step at a time,” comments Davechand.