Menopause Support Network

Several factors can influence menstrual health as you age, including hormonal changes, lifestyle factors, underlying health conditions, and medications. For example, as women approach perimenopause and menopause, hormone levels fluctuate, which can lead to changes in menstrual patterns, such as irregular periods, heavier or lighter bleeding, and symptoms like hot flashes or mood swings.

For beauty tips and hair care routines you can consider some homemade remedies too! Hair: olive oil, mixing honey with shampoo, egg, curd, etc can really help. Skin: gram flour, Multani mitti, sandalwood paste help!

Libido can be affected due to numerous things during menopause. One is the physical changes you experience which could impact your will and comfort during intimacy. Hot flashes, sweating, fluctuations in weight can all affect. For this discussing how you feel with your partner can help understand how he can make the experience better for you. Reduction in libido can also be the result of declining hormones. But if you still desire intimacy scheduling some time for it helps rather than just going with the flow. This can help you understand how your body feels during this transition to menopause.

Hi there, I hope you are well. Here's what you can do. - Anxiety during menopause is seen in women owing to the hormonal changes one goes through. - But fret not, there are ways in which you can deal with it. - Focus on nutrition - Try to get enough of Calcium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, Iron, Folate, Magnesium, Vitamin B6 from the diet. Include green leafy vegetables, nuts, seeds, dairy and dairy products, lean meat, wholegrains, millets, fatty fish, mushrooms, and eggs in the diet. These nutrients can help in alleviating your mood, and will make you feel better. - Add enough protein to the diet, as protein is necessary for your immunity, and can help in maintaining your weight, and keep anxiety in check. - Keep yourself hydrated as dehydration can lead to irritability. - Workout at least 4-5 times a week for 30-45mins. - Include mind relaxation techniques such as meditation, yoga in your daily routine. - Listen to music, take up a hobby, read books, sleep well for 7hrs, and walk daily:)

Your reproductive hormones, estrogen and progesterone are protective to your heart. After menopause and with a decline of these hormones, there is a decrease in this protection. During menopause women are at a higher risk of cardiovascular disease and the effects of high blood pressure, cholesterol etc. Therefore regular exercise, annual check ups with your doctor, taking the meds you have to and a healthy nutrition all contribute to your long term heart health during menopause.

Menopause is end of reproductive years. Feminine hormone estrogen starts declining. Skin may become dry, breasts may sag, wrinkles may develop. These outer changes should be taken in stride. Usually Indian women reach menopause around 46 years. These mature women do have self confidence and self respect. Every age has it's own beauty. Timely Medical help can be useful and rewarding!

I cannonly imagine how frustrating things can be. At this time, rather than beating yourself up, it would be ideal to cut yourself some slack. Find ways in which you don't have to remember everything, like making to-do lists, putting post-it reminders, asking someone for help. With having less things to keep a track of you are likely to be more focused in the work that you do and things you enjoy. If you feel making these changes do not help and you still find yourself frustrated, check in with your doctor to see if you can receive any medical assistance for what you are experiencing.

Hey! Have you confirmed you are going through menopause? Early menopause might benefit from hormonal supplements to circumvent these changes you are experiencing. I would recommend talking to your gyenecologist and also a dermatologist on what would work best for you.

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Remember that your worth and value are not determined by your appearance. You are more than your body, and you deserve to feel comfortable and confident in your own skin. Be patient with yourself as you navigate this journey of self-discovery and self-acceptance.

One of the first things to do is to understand how the changes your body is going through impacts your daily functioning. It will take a while to find ways for you to cope, such as taking some time off, adding self-care routines and changing the way you dress etc to accomodate for hot flashes and changes for me opause. However, if you are unable to cope talk to your gynecologist for other options such as hormonal support, to see if you may benefit from them. There is no one-size-fits-all solution for the changes you experience during menopause. And the transition can be frustrating not knowing what's happening. But you can always get help and you don't have to be alone in the journey. Talk to friends, family etc to make them understand what you are feeling so that you surround yourself with the care and support you need.

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Let her know you are going through Menopause and it’s difficult for you. If it still persist, do as much as you comfortably can. Such situations with family are most difficult and the most straight forward way out is to have a honest conversation

For me, healthy choices and exercises help.

Many women in their menopausal years may struggle with their professional lives. Some are advancing in careers, some coming back, while some navigating through new career prospects. Physical changes can affect these phases significant. Studies have also shown the decline in estrogen can affect mood and can also affect how you respond to stress. The key is knowing what is important, and delegating as much as you can. While it may not be easy to explain the changes you are going through, pick up tasks you ca. mange. Discuss ways colleagues can help. Find ways to manage stress daily and don't let it pile on. Check in with your doctor on ways you might need medical help to manage symptoms. Finally, cut yourself some slack. Not everything has to be perfect, you will get where you need to be by pacing yourself.