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That's Perimenopause,
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Trying to recognize it can be tricky however.
Some women think the beginning of menopause will be clearly recognized but sometimes it's not that simple. Symptoms of menopause can be symptoms of other conditions as well, which is where the confusion comes in.
Hopefully, we will clear up some things here. Perimenopause usually happens about six years before full menopause begins.
When that's perimenopause kicks in, it triggers notable changes from mood swings and depression to irregular periods. Some complain of vaginal dryness and atrophy, as well as distressing urinary symptoms. The risk for osteoporosis, breast cancer, and cardiac events increases.
You may also start to experience hot flashes.
You could also find yourself having night sweats and changes in your libido which contribute to the mood swings. Although these changes are not prominent in the beginning, they escalate in most women.
During perimenopause, the average woman may only experience these symptoms once every few weeks. However, during menopause you'll find these symptoms will most likely occur much more frequently or even everyday.
Perimenopause Symptoms
During perimenopause, estrogen levels decline can lead to changes in physical appearance such as diminished skin turgor and muscle mass, altered vision, and graying hair.
That's perimenopause, defined as "the period extending from the first signs of menopause, usually hot flashes, to beyond the complete cessation of menses (1 year beyond)".
This transition can last from less than one year to ten years or longer.
It is no surprise that perimenopause is stressful for so many women.
Because perimenopause was once (and remains, to some extent) a taboo topic, millions of mid-life women may not be adequately informed to cope with associated changes.
These same millions of women enter menopause each single day but you don't have to suffer alongside them!
Alternative Health Medicine
This link for Organic Health & Beauty for non-medical therapies that are available to perimenopausal women. These include organic nutrition and organic nutritional supplementation.
Now is the time to get informed on how to get ahead of these trying times. How do I know? I've been there and done that. So let's get realistic and get to work.
Your Diet: Fortunately, even before you hit the big 4-0, you've been eating a nutritionally balanced diet containing copious amounts of fruits and vegetables.
If you haven't, it's not too late to start. See my page on Women's health care for the 40s and beyond.
The only difference is that now women's health care for the 40s and beyond decree that you may need to eat less.
To cut calories, try eating five or six small meals during the course of the day.
Remember food as an alternative medicine and be sure to continue to eat foods rich in omega-3 fats to guard against heart disease.
Maintain a healthy diet by CLICKING ON THE PICTURE LINK TO THE LEFT for organic fruit & vegetables. This is an absolute to control menopausal symptoms.
Natural Menopause Support
Excess weight gain is more prevalent now, especially around your middlewhere it's most hazardous to your health. Your vision's changing, makingit more difficult to read small print.Womens Health & Fitness:
Whittle off that spare tire by doing a combination of cardiovascular and strength-training exercises for 30 minutes, three to five days a week.
If you have joint problems, avoid high-impact exercises that could cause damage.
Fitness is one of the most important thing in ones life. When you are fit you will be able to enjoy life more.
You have got to reduce stress in your life. Exercise is one method of stress reduction that reduces hot flashes. Prayer, meditation, yoga and tai chi can all be used to control your body's stress response and reduce menopausal symptoms. To fight hot flashes, keep a portable fan nearby, avoid spicy meals and alcohol, and eat foods high in hormone-balancing phytoestrogens like soy nuts or tofu.
Herbs, homeopathy, acupuncture, and other self-help measures support and work with a woman's body, not against it, thereby reducing the dread of thats perimenopause!
For more information, check out these links:
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