Menopause is a natural transition that all women go through, marking the end of the reproductive years. The average age for menopause is 51, but it can happen earlier or later. As estrogen levels decline during perimenopause and menopause, women may experience symptoms like hot flashes, night sweats, vaginal dryness, mood changes, trouble sleeping, and more.
Fortunately, there are many options for finding menopause relief and managing symptoms:
- Lifestyle changes - Simple changes like dressing in layers, carrying a portable fan, avoiding triggers like caffeine and alcohol, staying cool at night, and managing stress with yoga, meditation, etc. can provide relief. Regular exercise is also very helpful.
- Vaginal moisturizers and lubricants - Using moisturizers like Replens and lubricants like KY Jelly can ease vaginal dryness and pain during sex.
- OTC remedies - Over-the-counter options like cooling gels, supplements, or devices such as cooling wrist bands may help hot flashes.
- Prescription medications - Low-dose antidepressants, Gabapentin, Clonidine, and some forms of progesterone can also treat hot flashes. Localized estrogen creams, tablets, or rings can help vaginal dryness when lubricants aren’t enough.
- Natural remedies - Herbs like black cohosh, vitamin E, and phytoestrogens from foods like soy, flax seed, etc. may help provide relief for some women. Acupuncture and massage also help some women.
- Bioidentical hormone therapy - Hormones that are identical in structure to those made by the ovaries can be prescribed to more significantly relieve menopausal symptoms. Popular options are custom combinations of estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, etc.
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- Vaginal laser therapy - A new, non-hormonal treatment using a CO2 laser applied inside the vagina to help relieve genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM) symptoms like vaginal dryness, pain, itching, burning, painful sex, increased urinary urgency and frequency. 3 treatments spaced 6 weeks apart provide significant long-term relief for most women.
As you can see, there are many options for treating
menopause symptoms - from simple lifestyle measures to prescription medications and hormones. The key is finding the right solution or combination of solutions that provides the best relief tailored to your individual needs and preferences. Don't hesitate to talk to your doctor, as continuous symptoms can greatly impact quality of life. With the right plan, most women can manage symptoms and continue thriving through menopause and beyond!
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