Perimenopause And Menopause: The Physiological and Social Reality
Thursday
Sep 11, 2008
Perimenopause and then menopause itself signifies the end of the reproductive cycle in every womans life.
For a lot of women, finally going through that last period is the beginning of a new life. They look forward to the golden years…and herein lies the problem.As the biological clock ticks quietly in the background for younger women they tend to think with fear and trepidation of what life will hold for them when menopause starts to creep into their lives.
Many women worry about their physical attraction when hormones begin to decided on their own when to cease production.
Flabby breasts, withering faces and that girly figure. Changes in sexual desire and sensation. The loss of fertility and the youth it represents.
As life begins to run it’s natural course these types of scenario’s begin to play in the mind more and more as age progresses.
Funny thing is, menopause does not need to represent any of these things. Ultimately menopause is a result of aging…not the cause of it!
All of us age. Men and Women alike. There is no escape. For men, muscle tone, hair, eyesight, hearing, stamina, sexual drive and even ambition begins to disappear without the dreaded menopause having anything to do with it.
Do not let the thought of menopause worry you into the belief that once it hits…youth is lost. Nothing could be further from the truth.
The signs and symptoms of menopause can be ugly for sure. Night sweats, hot flashes, mood swings and all the other things I have written about on this blog are all a reality but the good news is that many of these things can be treated.
Fact of the matter is…you are getting older and you have no control..sort of. What do I mean by that?
Yes, you cannot stop the clock but you can employ a few tactics to make this stage of life your best ever.
Start with realizing menopause is not a threat. It is a stage of life and with proper diet and exercise you can maintain that girly figure for the rest of your life. If you are already into a fitness lifestyle you have nothing to change.
Don’t let the misconceptions of menopause trick you into thinking the best years of life are gone. Far from it. You retain the power of happiness and joy within yourself. Learn how to exercise that power.
Does it take more work to stay fit, look and feel your best and stay at the top of your game? Absolutely! It does for everyone but by beginning a program to fight the clock you will discover things about yourself you never knew.
I see women everyday doing what I have just described and they have never looked or felt better in their entire lives and so it should be for every woman.
Copyright: 2008 Menopause Signs And Symptoms
Menopause Bleeding: Just The Facts, Ma’am
Wednesday
Sep 3, 2008
Menopause bleeding is another one of those frustrating conditions you can add to the hot flashes, sweats, mood changes, sleeping disorders among others. It is another one of the signs and symptoms of menopause.
As the average age of menopausal onset is about 51 (most commonly 47 to 53) you will begin seeing changes in your monthly cycle. Usually this starts at a time called perimenopause which occurs immediately before and after menopause and lasts on average of about 4 years.
You can get a simple blood test known as FSH or follicle stimulating hormone to diagnose whether or not you are actually in menopause.
Monthly bleeding may stop completely or be spaced out for many months of even years before your periods actually stop.
Periods are the result of a very precise hormone balance which keeps your monthly cycle in sync and therefor predictable.
Once the hormone balance becomes irregular then so do the periods that you will experience. Again, just another symptom on the long list that make up the menopause signs and symptoms.
How do you know if your bleeding in abnormal? You can expect abnormal when going through perimenopause and notice irregularities for 6 months or more. Sometimes bleeding can be excessive and if you find yourself needing to use a pad every hour for over 24 hours then you should consult your physician.
You should also pay attention in your period is lasting over 2 weeks and also if you experience any type of bleeding once your periods have been absent for more than 6 months.
Remember, abnormal is what perimenopause and menopause is all about and menopause bleeding is one you will notice almost immediately.
