Menopause Syndrome

Menopause Syndrome

Menopausal Syndrome is a medical condition experienced by women who are approaching or have reached menopause. Approximately 25% of women aged 45-55 will have no symptoms, 50% may experience mild symptoms, and another 25% will have various discomforts associated with the syndrome. Symptoms can include hot flashes, night sweats, insomnia, vaginal dryness, mood swings, and decreased libido, among others. Treatment may involve hormone therapy, lifestyle changes, and other medications.

General Characteristics

Menopause is a common condition experienced by women between the ages of 45-55. While some women experience no symptoms during this time, others may suffer from mild discomforts. Approximately 25% of women in this age group experience no symptoms, while 50% experience mild symptoms and the remaining 25% have more severe discomforts.

Cause

A decrease in hormones can lead to psychological and mood swings, particularly in regards to a decrease in estrogen.

Symptoms

Irregular or less menstruation can be a sign of an oncoming period of tingling sensations on the body surface (such as the chest, neck and face), sweating, palpitations, joint pain, and headache. These symptoms can last anywhere from two to five years, with an average duration of two to three years, before disappearing on their own.

Complications

The elderly may be more prone to developing osteoporosis due to the thin and dry vaginal mucosa and skin, which can lead to bone decay and fractures that are difficult to heal.

1. You should reassure the patient that their mild symptoms are natural changes in the body and that they do not require any medication. These symptoms will likely disappear on their own in no time.
2. If you are feeling very unwell, it is important to give medication according to your symptoms. For example, if you are feeling irritated, having insomnia, or feeling stressed, then you should take medication to help relieve these symptoms. If you are experiencing joint pain or a headache, it is advisable to take painkillers.
3. If symptoms do not improve or another cause is suspected, a doctor should be consulted for additional testing. If it is a disease of a postmenopausal woman, estrogen replacement hormones may be given to reduce various discomforts, including preventing thin vaginal mucosa and osteoporosis. For estrogen hormone replacement, you may choose one of the following methods:

• The patient should take estrogen hormones and progesterone as prescribed by their doctor: estrogen on the 1-25th of each month, and progesterone on the 14-25th of the month. From the 26th until the end of the month, the patient should stop taking both hormones. This should result in the patient having menstrual blood at the end of the month.
• Taking estrogen and progesterone hormones together every day with no exceptions can lead to sporadic bleeding during the first 2-3 months. After this period, the bleeding will cease and will not return.
• In the event of surgery, the uterus should be removed, and estrogen should be taken daily.