FACE THE MENOPAUSE PEACEFULLY: TREATMENT OPTIONS
Menopause is a crucial stage in a woman's life, characterized by hormonal changes that can affect physical and emotional health. To decree the start of actual menopause, the menstruation must be absent for at least 12 months, but it doesn’t mean that the manifestation will start then. Indeed, even in the previous years - known as perimenopause - the woman may manifest symptoms related to the progressive decline in hormone production, in particular estrogen and progesterone. To ensure a less stressful transition, there are specific habits and therapeutic treatment to be known.
08-03-2024
Disorders related to menopause
The range of disorders related to menopause is vast. The first, typical manifestations concern hot flashes, insomnia and night sweats, mood swings, vaginal dryness and pain during intercourse, as well as alterations of menstruation. These symptoms can determine the beginning of perimenopause and continue for many years, until menopause. Once the estrogen decline has stabilized, women are more exposed to cardiovascular and osteoporotic problems, which must be treated with targeted therapies based on the patient's medical history.
Diet and physical activity against menopausal disorders
The first step to contain menopausal disorders is the adoption of a balanced and specific diet consisting in limiting saturated fats and simple sugars. It’s also recommended to limit salt to prevent hypertension and enrich the diet with fruit, vegetables and proteins, preferably plant-based, to strengthen the vitamin supply. Foods rich in phytoestrogens, especially soy, can also be helpful. In some cases, it’s possible to supplement vitamins, minerals and specific nutrients to support the body. In addition, it’s advisable to adopt a dynamic lifestyle with constant physical activity: among the benefits it provides, sport is useful against insomnia, mood changes and hot flashes.
Hormone therapy and other treatment options in menopause
Menopause is associated with a series of disorders produced by hormonal decline which can have different manifestations. These disorders are treated based on individual symptoms. One of the most widespread strategies to combat vasomotor dysfunctions associated with the menopause is hormone replacement therapy, even in bioidentical form, which aims to restore the deficient hormonal balance. In case of contraindications, the doctor can prescribe specific drugs to treat the symptoms.
The most suitable way to aim at menopausal disorders is an integrated approach which, based on personal needs, identifies a tailor-made therapeutic plan where different but convergent methods collaborate. There are many effective methodologies for dealing with menopause that, combined, can be stronger. In addition to lifestyle, diet, hormone therapy and, if necessary, drugs, there are specific therapeutic treatments that can also be implemented, such as vitamin supplementation, to strengthen the immune system and compensate for nutritional deficiencies.
It’s still essential to be followed by a specialized doctor who can analyze the individual needs so that the therapy is assessed on the symptoms and clinical history of the patient.
The Bonaccorso Studio implements the principles of anti-aging medicine to prevent and slow down the skin, cellular, brain and musculoskeletal aging. Dr. Michele Bonaccorso is a medical doctor, specializing in anesthesiology and intensive care. He has been studying functional medicine for over 10 years.
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SUPPLEMENTS FOR MENOPAUSE: NOURISHING THE BODY WHILE EASING THE SYMPTOMS
The symptoms typically experienced during the period preceding and following menopause can show themselves differently. To face this delicate phase with ease, it's essential to study individual symptoms and use specific approaches that can alleviate discomfort. Supplements can play a significant role in managing or, in some cases, preventing some of the most common manifestations. The possibilities offered are numerous: working to restore a hormonal balance, safeguarding bone health and promoting overall organic well-being.
BIOIDENTICAL REPLACEMENT THERAPY TO DEAL WITH MENOPAUSE
Menopause marks the end of a woman's fertile age and occurs when the production of
estrogen by the ovaries ceases. The hormonal decline is at the origin of the disorders that can arise in the phase that follows and precedes the actual entry into menopause: mood swings, anxiety, irritability, palpitations, blood pressure changes, insomnia, hot flashes and vaginal discomfort are the most frequent manifestations. To mitigate the estrogenic decline, it is therefore useful to manage the quantity of hormones with a replacement therapy that compensates for the deficiency, also through the use of bioidentical hormones.
estrogen by the ovaries ceases. The hormonal decline is at the origin of the disorders that can arise in the phase that follows and precedes the actual entry into menopause: mood swings, anxiety, irritability, palpitations, blood pressure changes, insomnia, hot flashes and vaginal discomfort are the most frequent manifestations. To mitigate the estrogenic decline, it is therefore useful to manage the quantity of hormones with a replacement therapy that compensates for the deficiency, also through the use of bioidentical hormones.
MULTIVITAMIN INFUSIONS: PRECIOUS ALLIES AGAINST MENOPAUSE DISORDERS
During menopause, the body is subjected to severe stress due to the changes taking place. Hormonal instability is associated in many cases with imbalances and disorders which can be treated with specific therapies capable of alleviating the consequences. Multivitamin infusions are among the most useful treatments for mitigating the main symptoms related to menopause, with positive repercussions on the general well-being of women.
SUPPLEMENTS FOR MENOPAUSE: NOURISHING THE BODY WHILE EASING THE SYMPTOMS
The symptoms typically experienced during the period preceding and following menopause can show themselves differently. To face this delicate phase with ease, it's essential to study individual symptoms and use specific approaches that can alleviate discomfort. Supplements can play a significant role in managing or, in some cases, preventing some of the most common manifestations. The possibilities offered are numerous: working to restore a hormonal balance, safeguarding bone health and promoting overall organic well-being.
BIOIDENTICAL REPLACEMENT THERAPY TO DEAL WITH MENOPAUSE
Menopause marks the end of a woman's fertile age and occurs when the production of
estrogen by the ovaries ceases. The hormonal decline is at the origin of the disorders that can arise in the phase that follows and precedes the actual entry into menopause: mood swings, anxiety, irritability, palpitations, blood pressure changes, insomnia, hot flashes and vaginal discomfort are the most frequent manifestations. To mitigate the estrogenic decline, it is therefore useful to manage the quantity of hormones with a replacement therapy that compensates for the deficiency, also through the use of bioidentical hormones.
estrogen by the ovaries ceases. The hormonal decline is at the origin of the disorders that can arise in the phase that follows and precedes the actual entry into menopause: mood swings, anxiety, irritability, palpitations, blood pressure changes, insomnia, hot flashes and vaginal discomfort are the most frequent manifestations. To mitigate the estrogenic decline, it is therefore useful to manage the quantity of hormones with a replacement therapy that compensates for the deficiency, also through the use of bioidentical hormones.
MULTIVITAMIN INFUSIONS: PRECIOUS ALLIES AGAINST MENOPAUSE DISORDERS
During menopause, the body is subjected to severe stress due to the changes taking place. Hormonal instability is associated in many cases with imbalances and disorders which can be treated with specific therapies capable of alleviating the consequences. Multivitamin infusions are among the most useful treatments for mitigating the main symptoms related to menopause, with positive repercussions on the general well-being of women.
