Menopause Problems
Common Problems |
Major Threats
Are you confused about the myriad treatments available? Are you worried about your bones, your heart and your arteries? Are you suffering from hot flashes, sleeplessness and memory loss?
We will provide information that can help you to understand the changes you are going through. You will then be able to take advantage of the lifestyle changes and treatments available to you. The actions you take can save your bones, protect your heart, preserve your sex life, improve your memory and allow you to live longer and happier.
Common Problems
Hot Flashes
Those infamous hot flashes are one of the first signs of menopause they are difficult to treat but are usually short-lived.
Infections
Frequent bladder infections (cystitis) or urinary tract infections are common after menopause.
Atrophic vaginitis is also bothersome. Both can be treated in a variety of ways.
Sexual Problems
Low sex drive is a common finding at menopause often this can be treated by testosterone
supplementation.
Mood Swings
Women who suffer from PMS (Pre-Menstrual Syndrome),PMDD (Pre-Menstrual Dysphoric Disorder)or depression
are more likely to experience mood swings during menopause.
Irregular Bleeding
Years ago heavy bleeding during menopause often led to a hysterectomy,
now there are less invasive alternatives.
Memory Problems
Did you ever find yourself looking in the closet but not knowing what you are looking for only
to remember what it was when you got back to the kitchen? You are not alone.
Major Threats
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Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis, resulting in brittle bones,
is a "silent thief" -- it robs your bones of calcium.
There are no early warning symptoms until the disease results in broken bones.
Heart Disease
Heart attack affects just as many women as men in the United States. In fact more
women than men die each year from heart disease.
Alzheimer's Disease
There are an estimated 4-12 million people with AD in the world today, and most are women.
The chances of developing AD
doubles every 5 years beyond age 65.
Colo-Rectal Cancer
Estrogen replacement therapy may reduce the risk of colorectal cancer in postmenopausal women.
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