How to take care of yourself during menopause

Many gynecological diseases are more likely to occur during menopause, such as vaginal inflammation, urethritis, uterine bleeding, breast cancer, etc. Therefore, it is even more important for women to take care of their bodies during menopause. During menopause, the level of estrogen secretion increases and the reproductive organs gradually atrophy, which leads to a decrease in the body's disease resistance, making it more susceptible to infection by various pathogens. Therefore, you must pay attention to improving your body's resistance when maintaining your health.

Diet: Carbohydrates should account for 55% to 60% of total daily calories, mainly cereals, and limit sweets; fat intake should be controlled below 30%, and mainly vegetable oils. There should be a certain amount of animal protein such as lean meat, fish and eggs, appropriate supplementation of soy products, and more fresh vegetables and fruits. As for salt, it should be controlled below 5 grams per day. Exercise: Exercise can not only increase heat energy consumption, promote body metabolism and enhance physical fitness, but also lower blood cholesterol and triglycerides, increase the content of high-density lipoprotein in the blood, thereby enhancing the body's ability to defend against atherosclerosis. In addition, it can stimulate osteoblasts, increase bone tissue and prevent osteoporosis. Menopausal women should strengthen their exercise, but they should do it within their ability and proceed step by step.

Pay attention to hygiene and check regularly: During menopause, the vaginal mucosa lacks the stimulation and support of estrogen and becomes thinner. The amount of glycogen in the epithelial cells decreases, the acidity of the vagina decreases, the local resistance is weakened, and it is easy to be infected by pathogenic bacteria. Therefore, special attention should be paid to the cleanliness of the vagina. Although menstrual irregularities are an inevitable phenomenon during menopause, you should also pay attention to other women's diseases, especially the possibility of gynecological tumors. Therefore, to be on the safe side, you should have a gynecological examination every 3 to 6 months. If in addition to menstrual cycle disorders, menstrual flow increases or menstruation is prolonged, seek medical attention immediately to avoid excessive blood loss and anemia.

Women in menopause are generally around 40 years old. At this time, their work and family are relatively stable. They should stop working so hard and learn to relax themselves properly. They should go to the hospital for a physical check-up every year, try to stay optimistic mentally, and smile more often. This will help them relieve stress.