When a woman reaches the ages between 45 and 55, the menopause phase usually begins to kick in. Having soldiered through years of periods, you might think of throwing a party in honor of the wisdom years that are coming.
The years after menopause, however, still come with symptoms that can be similar to the ones you may have experienced during your period. But there’s no need to worry since there are ways to manage menopause symptoms just as there were methods to tackle period symptoms.
Here are symptoms that you may be experiencing when your period stops and how to remedy them:
- Hormonal Imbalance
When your periods stop, your hormones become imbalanced and this can manifest in different ways. You might find that you are irritable, angry, depressed, or anxious. You might find activities that used to bring you joy are now cause for your irritable disposition, or that you suddenly enjoy activities that used to make you yawn in the past.
These varying emotional and mental states are a result of the hormonal imbalances that occur in your body during menopause.
There are natural remedies that you can include in your diet, such as supplements, to help with hormonal imbalance. You can also include food that provides energy-boost rather than unhealthy ones.
- Depleted Energy
You may find yourself reminiscing about the past years when you used to be full of energy. Menopause can come with a sudden depletion of energy which requires intentional effort on your part to manage. You can eat natural energy-providing food, take energy supplements, or natural energy-boosting supplements such as CBD oil.
CBD oil is extracted from the cannabis plant and is appreciated for its possible contribution to providing energy. The oil contains properties that can give you a relaxing effect making it easy for you to rest. You can enjoy possible energy-boosting effects of CBD oil in the form of oil, capsules, or cream. For safety, consult your doctor before including CBD usage to your lifestyle.
Exercising is also another form of tackling energy depletion during menopause. The feel-good hormone called dopamine is released when you exercise, and can make you feel more energetic. The flow of blood throughout your body when you exercise can also contribute to the feeling of physical lightness and can lessen exhaustion.
The fitness routine required here doesn’t have to be intense. Yoga, walks, stretching, and dance sessions are light forms of exercise that can contribute to your general wellness.
- Rapid Weight Gain
You might have cruised through your period years before the age of 45 with the perfect weight that you desired. However, you might find you’re rapidly gaining much weight during menopause.
Weight gain is another symptom of menopause. You have to make sure that you have a healthy diet. Practice healthy cooking methods and exercise more often to curb weight gain.
Eating healthy food complemented with exercise reduces the risk of stroke, heart attacks, as well as high blood pressure.
- Hot Flashes
When you undergo menopause, hot flashes while in bed can become a heavy burden. You might have to sleep on towels with a bag of ice under your pillow to help you cool down.
Hot flashes might leave you tossing and turning in bed. Too much sweating can dampen your bedding, giving you the extra burden of having to change sheets and blankets more often.
Make sure to stay hydrated so that you replenish the fluids you lose when you sweat. You can also invest on a quality fan to put by your beside. Wear light cotton clothing to avoid body temperature rising. Sucking on ice pieces when it becomes unbearable can also help to cool down. Hang in there as this is a phase that will pass.
- Abdominal and Lower Back Pain
Constant pain in the abdomen and lower back is another uncomfortable symptom of menopause. Before menopause, you might be used to lifting heavy objects without breaking a sweat. Unfortunately, pain symptoms of menopause can slow you down.
You can manage body aches and pains by taking over the counter pain medication. You can also find natural means of tackling pain such as application of heat in the form of a water bottle, or natural pain remedies.
A massage can also alleviate the pains that come with menopause. Just be sure to inform the masseuse about your condition.
Conclusion
Periods can stop at the ages between 45 and 55. If you’re period doesn’t come back after a year from the first instance it stopped, then you can be medically included in the menopause stage.
Menopause comes with symptoms that are similar to those during your periods. These include hormonal imbalances, body pains, fatigue, hot flashes, and rapid weight gain. Practicing a healthy and well-balanced lifestyle is recommended to manage these symptoms such as having a good diet, exercise, and the use of natural remedies for pain.
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