Menopause is a process that occurs inin a woman's body immediately after the production of the hormone estrogen ceases. As a rule, menopause occurs in women over 50 years of age. But its early symptoms accompany women who are just over 45 years of age. By the age of 50, the level of the hormone estrogen in a woman's body significantly decreases, the menstrual cycle ends. But the climacteric period can occur earlier than this age. Heredity and a woman's lifestyle play a significant role here. But sexual life, childbirth, and the time of menstruation do not affect the onset of menopause. Existing medications for menopause can significantly alleviate a woman's condition during the climacteric period, eliminate all the inconveniences caused by this period. So, which drug is better to choose and how should it be taken? What else should you know?

Early menopause and symptoms of menopause

There is also such a concept as early menopause.This means that menopause can occur much earlier than at age 50. Why might this happen? The following factors can lead to early menopause:

• Stressful situations;
• gynecological operations;
• infections transferred during puberty;
• removal of ovaries;
• other serious diseases;
• dysfunction of the ovaries;
• physical exhaustion.

What are the symptoms of menopause?It is worth saying that the manifestation of climacteric symptoms only indicates that the female body and female health are normal. Changes in the body during the climacteric period are the result of hormonal changes. The symptoms of both early and normal menopause are approximately the same. Thus, all symptoms can be divided into several clearly expressed signs:

Early signs. These include hot flashes, mood swings, sweating, insomnia.

Medium-temporal signs. They include possible problems of the urinary tract, violation of sexual desire, dryness in the vagina.

Late. The late signs of the climacteric period include osteoporosis, heart and vascular disease.

Despite the fact that the climacteric periodis a natural process, modern medicine has nevertheless developed special remedies for menopause that can alleviate the unpleasant symptoms of this period.

Treatment of climacteric symptoms

Modern drugs for menopause cansignificantly alleviate the condition of a woman during menopause. What medications can minimize the symptoms of the climacteric period? Hormone replacement therapy is now considered the most common method of treating menopause. Such therapy involves replenishing the missing hormone through tablets, gels, capsules and patches. It is recommended to start hormone replacement therapy in the first five years after the onset of menopause, otherwise the treatment will not give any positive results later. The dosage of the hormone and the duration of administration are calculated by the doctor. For each woman, the treatment is strictly individual, individual indicators are taken into account. The woman's age, her complaints, individual health, and concomitant diseases also play a significant role. Like any treatment, hormone replacement therapy has its contraindications. Thus, it is contraindicated for women suffering from uterine cancer, mammary glands or ovaries, diabetes, thrombophlebitis, having kidney or liver disease. But in these cases, it is possible to use another method of treating menopause. We are talking about phytoestrogens, treatment with which is an alternative to hormone replacement therapy.

What is phytoestrogens? A little bit about vitamins

Phytoestrogens are naturalsubstances that are part of plants. Their molecular structure resembles the molecular structure of animals and humans. Modern medicine has developed a number of herbal preparations that should be taken during menopause, based on phytoestrogens. Such herbal preparations are simply a salvation for women who are contraindicated in hormone replacement therapy, or for those who refuse it. Of course, phytoestrogens are not as active as the hormone estrogen, which is produced in the female body, but nevertheless, with long-term and correct intake of drugs, as well as plant foods, meat and milk, the concentration of phytoestrogens increases significantly. By the way, when treating menopause, do not forget about vitamins. Vitamins are able to saturate the female body with missing or necessary substances, which will help strengthen the body as a whole. The following vitamins should be considered the most necessary during menopause:

• Retinol (vitamin A) - improves ovarian function, the condition of mucous membranes and skin.
• Tocopherol (vitamin E) - stimulates the function of the sex glands, thereby reducing the manifestation of climacteric symptoms.
• Ascorbic acid (vitamin C) helps reduce tissue swelling and strengthens the walls of blood vessels.
• Vitamin D - helps strengthen bones and absorb calcium. This is very important during menopause, because during this period the bones become thin and very fragile.
• Pyridoxine (vitamin B6) - affects the condition of the skin, as well as the general physical condition of the woman, supports the function of the immune system and the nervous system.
• Thiamine (vitamin B1) - regulates the functioning of the cardiovascular and nervous systems.
• Cyanocobalamin (vitamin B12) and folic acid (vitamin B9) help reduce some forms of nervous system disorders and regulate the tone of the nervous system.

All these vitamins are recommended to be used incomplex, where all the useful elements necessary for a woman are presented in maximum doses. Now there are also vitamin complexes developed specifically for women who are in the climacteric period. You should avoid vitamin preparations based on herbs, which may be contraindicated and will cause more harm to health than good.

What drugs should be taken with menopause?

Modern medicine has developed a number of remedies that can help with menopause. What pills should you take during menopause? These remedies include the following:

Extrovel. Before taking this medication it is recommended to get a doctor's consultation. The drug helps to eliminate the hormone deficiency of estrogen, normalizes the homeopathic picture, corrects the emotional state of a woman who is in the climacteric period. Among other things, exstrol is an excellent tool for the prevention of osteoporosis, and it is also able to eliminate the deficiency of vitamins in the body.

Climadinone. Before using this medication, you should consult a doctor who will prescribe a course of treatment. Climadinone can be presented both in drops and in tablets. It is able to reduce the number and severity of hot flashes, to compensate for the lack of estrogen.

Approximately the same action is possessed by such a preparation as femiwell (contains vitamin E, soy protein, soy extract and red clover).

Among the vitamin complexes that can alleviatesymptoms of menopause, menopause, ladies formula "Menopause". Such vitamin complexes can reduce hot flashes, replenish the lack of estrogen, and make the general condition much better.

Help with menopause and such homeopathicdrugs like climaxan, remens, climacterium hel, climaticplant. These funds are represented by different manufacturers, all of which promise to alleviate the condition of a woman during menopause.

Traditional medicine in the fight against climacteric symptoms

Unpleasant symptoms of menopause can be overcomeпри помощи различных сборов и трав. Прежде чем приступать к устранению симптомов климакса посредством народной медицины, проконсультируйтесь со своим врачом. Возможно, вам противопоказаны какие-либо элементы и составляющие таких отваров, что нанесет вред и лишь ухудшит состояние. Все отвары и фитосборы подразделяются на многокомпонентные и малокомпонентные. Так, рекомендуется около 2 месяцев принимать многокомпонентные отвары, после чего переходить на малокомпонентные. Весь курс лечения следует чередовать составы в такой последовательности. Многокомпонентные травяные сборы Трава полыни горькой, трава вероники, фиалки трехцветной, тысячелистника, листья березы, корневища солодки и пиона, кукурузные рыльца. Все эти составляющие необходимо взять в равном количестве. Две столовые ложки смеси залить 500 мл кипятка, выдержать 10 минут на водяной бане, а затем перелить на 2 часа в термос. После этого отвар необходимо процедить. Следует разделить полученный отвар на 3 приема и выпить в течение дня через пол часа после приема пищи. Для приготовления следующего отвара потребуется трава душицы, корневища девясила, трава пустырника и череды, цветы календулы и ромашки аптечной, плоды фенхеля. Перечисленные ингредиенты измельчаются и берутся в равных пропорциях. Далее отвар готовится, как в предыдущем случае, и употребляется так же. Малокомпонентные травяные сборы и ванны Трава тысячелистника, корневище пиона, шалфей, фиалка трехцветная. Перечисленные ингредиенты берутся в равных пропорциях и измельчаются в порошок. Полторы столовые ложки сбора заливаются 400 мл кипятка и прогреваются в течение 10 минут на водяной бане. Далее необходимо поместить сбор в термос, где следует оставить его на 1 час. После необходимо процедить раствор, применять его рекомендуется после еды в подогретом виде. Готовый раствор выпивается 3 раза за день в равных долях. Трава лабазника, трава вероники и душицы, цветки календулы. Пропорции одинаковые, все необходимо измельчить. Две столовые ложки сбора заливаются 350 мл кипятка, а затем отправляется на 3 часа в термос. Применять его следует точно так же, как и в предыдущем случае. Если вы опасаетесь принимать травяные сборы и относитесь к ним скептически, лучше принимать травяные ванны. Избавить от невротического состояния и постоянных бессонниц поможет ванна на основе корней валерианы. Необходимо 100 г измельченного корня валерианы залить кипящей водой и отправить на газ не меньше, чем на 15 минут. Готовый отвар процеживается и вливается в заранее подготовленную ванну. Такую ванну рекомендуется принимать перед сном не более 10 минут. Двух раз в неделю вполне достаточно. Точно такого же эффекта можно достичь благодаря готовой спиртовой настойке валерианы, которую можно приобрести в любой аптеке. На 10 литров воды понадобится 2 пузырька настойки. Такая ванна способствует помимо всего прочего и понижению артериального давления. Избавить от бессонницы в климактерический период позволит ванна с добавлением липового цвета. Достаточно одной горсти цветов, из которой следует приготовить отвар. Следует залить горсть цветов кипящей водой и кипятить 15 минут, а затем добавить в ванну. Такая ванна обеспечит вам крепкий сон. Способна помочь при климаксе и ванна на основе травы тимьяна ползучего (1 часть), тысячелистника (1 часть), душицы обыкновенной (1 часть), корня аира болотного (1 часть), шалфея (2 части), почек сосны (2 части), стеблей и листьев полыни горькой (2 части). Необходимо измельчить все ингредиенты. Затем берется 10 столовых ложек сбора и заливается 3 литрами кипящей воды. Раствор отправляется на газ, где кипятится в течение 30 минут. После того как раствор остынет, его следует добавить в ванну. Принимать такую ванну рекомендуется 15 минут.

What conclusions need to be drawn?

As it has already become clear, there is a hugea number of products and medications that can help during the climacteric period and alleviate its symptoms. You should not self-medicate, it is recommended to consult a gynecologist who will select the treatment that is right for you, taking into account your individual indicators and characteristics. Taking herbal preparations during menopause also requires special attention. Do not forget that herbs that are beneficial to some can harm others. Treating menopause with folk medicine should be treated with special caution. If taking herbal preparations can cause harm, then herbal baths will only improve your well-being and general condition. Taking hormonal drugs should be strictly under the supervision of a doctor, otherwise the condition may worsen, and the drug may simply not be suitable. Nutrition during menopause also plays a significant role. It must be rational and balanced. Try to eat as many fresh fruits and vegetables as possible. Specially developed vitamin and mineral complexes can replenish the lack of vitamins. Vitamin complexes intended for women during menopause already contain all the necessary microelements. It is important to understand that menopause is a natural process that should be prepared for in advance. The climacteric period should not become a serious stress for your body. Live a full life, give up bad habits, start playing sports - do whatever your heart desires. Good health to you.

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