What are the symptoms of menopause in women?

Menopause is an important period for women. There are many symptoms of menopause. In fact, menopause is a necessary stage in every woman's life. Every woman should face menopause calmly and regard menopause as the beginning of a new life stage. Only by facing it actively can the incidence of various geriatric diseases in the future be reduced and a solid foundation for improving the quality of life in later years be laid. So, let’s find out.

1. Spleen and kidney deficiency type

Dizziness, back pain, cold limbs, edema, frequent urination or incontinence, tasteless mouth, loose stools, poor appetite, fatigue, pale tongue with white coating, deep and thin or slow pulse. Chinese yam 20, dodder seed 15, epimedium 15, curculigo 5, chuanduan 12, rubus 15, rehmannia glutinosa 10, atractylodes 10, poria 15, codonopsis pilosula 10, and roasted licorice 6.

2. Yin deficiency and liver hyperactivity type

Dizziness, headache, dry eyes, irritability, frequent dreams and insomnia, dry mouth, hot hands and feet, tinnitus, palpitations, hot sweats, red tongue with little or thin and dry coating, thin and rapid pulse or thin and rapid pulse. Some people may also have high blood pressure. Fructus Ligustri Lucidi 15, Radix Rehmanniae 10, Fructus Corni 10, Fructus Rubus 15, Fructus Angelicae Sinensis 10, Fructus Paeoniae Alba 10, Fructus Chrysanthemi 10, Fructus Mulberry 10, Fructus Lycii 15, Fructus Scutellariae 10, Fructus Lilii 15, Fructus Albizia Julibrissin 10.

3. Addition and subtraction:

For those with heavy bleeding or continuous spotting, add astragalus, palm charcoal, donkey-hide gelatin, Chinese toon bark, and stewed oyster; for those with high blood pressure, add Achyranthes bidentata and Uncaria rhynchophylla; for those with excessive sweating, add raw oyster and floating wheat; for those with severe insomnia, add Polygonum multiflorum and raw dragon's tooth. The above prescription can be decocted in water and taken orally, one dose per day, divided into morning and evening doses. According to clinical observation, the above Chinese medicines for treating menopausal syndrome can significantly relieve menopausal symptoms, and also have a certain effect on the treatment and prevention of postmenopausal osteoporosis.

Why are women more likely to get serious illnesses after menopause?

"Worldwide, women's natural menopause age is between 45 and 55 years old, with an average of around 50 years old. That is to say, most women will experience menopause around the age of 50," said Dr. Huang Jian.

Because of the lack of estrogen in postmenopausal women, some long-term complications may occur, especially osteoporosis and cardiovascular disease.

"About 25% of perimenopausal women suffer from osteoporosis. After the age of 50, the proportion of fractures in the hip, spine, limb joints and other parts of the body in women is close to 40%. In particular, fractures of the spine and hip often lead to paralysis and disability." Dr. Huang said that cardiovascular disease is also the leading cause of death among women worldwide.

3/4 of postmenopausal women experience painful hot flashes and sweating

I believe many people know that menstrual disorders are one of the most common symptoms of women in the "perimenopausal period". In the perimenopausal outpatient clinic of the First Hospital of the City, it is also one of the most common reasons for women to visit the hospital. In the interactive Q&A session after the lecture, many women under the age of 40 said that they had menstrual irregularities and were worried whether it was a sign of early menopause.

In fact, there can be many reasons for menstrual disorders, and it is not necessarily limited to menopausal women. For menopausal women, the body will also experience other uncomfortable symptoms at the same time, hot flashes and sweating are one of the most common and characteristic symptoms.

"Because the hormone levels of perimenopausal women are always fluctuating, which affects the body's temperature regulation center, the body will experience hot and cold reactions. Almost three-quarters of menopausal women will experience hot flashes and sweating. This symptom may appear before or after menopause and can last from several months to several years." said Dr. Huang.

She once met an outpatient who wore all her clothes with zippers. When hot flashes occurred suddenly, there was no time to take off her clothes, and the most convenient way was to unzip them. When she goes to bed at night, she always prepares a dry towel and dry clothes by the bed, because she will sweat all of a sudden and get her clothes wet.

In addition, insomnia, forgetfulness, inattention, tension, anxiety, irritability, anger, low mood, depression, suspicion, lack of self-confidence, etc. are also common symptoms of menopause in women. If you are a middle-aged woman and have some of the above symptoms, you have most likely entered menopause. It is best to go to the hospital to see a specialist and ask for ways to relieve the symptoms.

Proper estrogen supplementation can relieve various symptoms of menopause

Why do women have so many health problems when they reach menopause? The key reason is that starting from menopause, women's estrogen levels drop significantly, causing the body to become unhealthy due to lack of sex hormones. Therefore, Dr. Huang believes that appropriate hormone supplementation is one of the self-care methods for menopausal women.

For women in the "perimenopausal period", small doses of estrogen supplementation can alleviate the various symptoms caused by estrogen deficiency due to ovarian dysfunction and prevent the occurrence and development of some geriatric diseases. At the same time, women with a uterus also need to supplement progesterone to protect the endometrium.

Of course, many people worry that taking too much hormone will make them fat, so it is very important to control the dosage. You cannot take it casually by yourself, but must do so under the guidance of a specialist.

Dr. Huang said: "Like my own teacher, who is now nearly 80 years old, he still takes hormone supplements, but the dosage and interval are different from before."

However, you must be very cautious when supplementing hormones. Before using them, go to the gynecology clinic for a detailed and comprehensive physical examination to determine whether you are suitable for using hormones. You should also review some indicators 3 months after use to check whether the use of hormones has any impact on your health. You should also have a check-up once a year thereafter.

Maintaining a healthy lifestyle can also ease menopausal symptoms

In addition to hormone supplements and scientific treatments, Dr. Huang also recommends that everyone maintain a healthy lifestyle, which can also help alleviate menopausal symptoms. A healthy lifestyle mainly includes the following three aspects:

Balanced diet: It is recommended to eat fruits and vegetables 4-5 times a day, and eat no less than 250 grams of fruits and vegetables every day; low-fat diet, eat fish twice a week; salt intake should be limited to less than 6 grams/day; quit smoking and limit alcohol intake, and the daily alcohol intake should not exceed 20 grams; drink less caffeinated beverages and supplement calcium in moderation.

Physical exercise: It is recommended to exercise at least 3 times a week, each time for at least 30 minutes, with moderate intensity. This is very important to maintain a normal weight.

Finally, the editor needs to remind the majority of women that they should keep a good mood in their daily lives: look at menopause correctly and actively participate in treatment. In addition, you should participate in more cultural and social activities, enrich your life, regulate your body and emotions through a regular life, and safely go through menopause.