October 1October 18th of each year is World Menopause Care Day , aiming to call on everyone to pay attention to and pay attention to the physiological and mental health of middle-aged and elderly women. The theme of this year is "Elegant Menopause, Colorful Life" . So do you know about menopause? ?
reporters learned that most middle-aged and elderly people have a certain understanding of women's menopause and their symptoms. Medically, menopause mainly refers to women between 45 and 55 years old . As the ovarian function weakens, the secretion of estrogen in the body decreases, and a series of discomfort symptoms occur. The arrival of menopause means that women start to transition from reproductive to old age .
gynecologist at the Shouyi Park of Wuhan Third Hospital told reporters that the clinical symptoms of menopause can be said to be ever-changing. first means that menstruation changes . Sometimes menstruation does not come, either comes for a long time or does not come for a long time; insomnia, hot flashes, sweating , etc. There are also some calcium deficiency problems, some symptoms of osteoporosis , such as general pain.
Many people think menopause is not a disease, so they will pass once they are patient. However, in fact, the duration of menopause symptoms varies from person to person. In a shorter year or two, the longer one or more years, not only seriously affects the quality of life, but also accelerates the hidden development of some elderly diseases . Dr. Yang Yan added that the most important thing is that it may have an impact on the cardiovascular system, including changes in blood pressure, and metabolic abnormalities in blood sugar , blood lipids .
Doctors remind that scientific supplementation of estrogen is the best way to deal with various symptoms of menopause. It is recommended to supplement estrogen-related drugs appropriately, which will significantly improve the symptoms . Estrogen is a gonadal hormone, unlike what we usually think of as glucocorticoid and mineralocorticoid , those hormones have an impact on human metabolism. estrogen must be ruled out for the relative contraindications of hormones after a qualified physical examination. Only after absolute contraindications can be used according to the guidance of the doctor.
In addition to some necessary medical measures, psychological changes caused by reduced hormone secretion cannot be ignored. Entering menopause, women are likely to experience depression, anxiety, prone to anger, and even hysteria. Psychological experts remind that 's own debugging and family care are indispensable.
Psychological counselor Wei Jin said that exercise is the best during this period, and it can regulate the body and mind, especially the psychological and emotional state. For example, we often have running, yoga and dance can reduce anxiety in this area. The husband-wife relationship is the most core part of all relationships, and the support he (husband) can give is the most important thing for (female) to pass through menopause smoothly. Understanding and support for your spouse, including tolerance . So for children, we should reduce the direct emotional impact on the elderly and avoid the emotional hedging of the previous generation.
