Menopause health education brochures

Menopause is a normal physiological transition stage from strong ovarian function to decline in women. It is by no means a negative label of "pretentious" or "poor tempered", nor is it a "disease" that must be endured. More than 90% of uncomfortable symptoms such as hot flashes, insomnia, and emotional irritability can be effectively alleviated through individualized scientific intervention. There is no need to be overly anxious, let alone taking unknown folk remedies and health care products.

I was particularly impressed by Aunt Zhang, whom I met at a community free clinic last week. She is 48 years old and has stopped menstruating for half a year. She is covered in sweat every now and then. She tosses and turns at night until two or three in the morning, unable to fall asleep. Her daughter-in-law casually said, "Is it because of menopause?" She secretly bought three or four products on the live broadcast room called " After taking the health supplement "Ovarian Maintenance and Age Rejuvenation" for two months, my hot flashes didn't go away. Instead, my chest swelled and hurt. I went to the hospital for a check and found that my estrogen level was twice as high as the normal value. Those so-called "pure plant health supplements" most likely secretly added artificial estrogen, and I accidentally took supplements that caused problems. I have worked in gynecological clinics and community health education for 12 years. There are really too many people like Aunt Zhang who have misunderstandings about menopause. Not only are the elders confused, but many young people also use "menopause" as an excuse to complain about their elders' bad tempers, which in turn stigmatizes this normal physiological stage.

When it comes to menopausal intervention, one thing that cannot be avoided is hormone replacement therapy (MHT), which everyone has been arguing about for many years. The mainstream Gynecological Endocrinology Society guidelines clearly state that if it is used during the "window period" within 10 years of menopause and under the age of 60, as long as there are no contraindications such as breast malignant tumors, severe liver and kidney dysfunction, and active thrombotic diseases, the benefits of long-term use far outweigh the risks. It can not only quickly relieve the symptoms of hot flashes and night sweats, but also prevent osteoporosis in the elderly and reduce the incidence of cardiovascular disease. However, many scholars who prefer natural medicine and the integration of traditional Chinese and Western medicine point out that not everyone needs to take medication right away. If you only have occasional hot flashes and a little emotional sensitivity, you can try adjusting your lifestyle first. There is no need to over-medicalize. There is actually nothing wrong with either of these views. The core point is to match each person's specific situation and not to generalize.

Last year, a 52-year-old sister came to see me. She had been through menopause for 3 years and had hot flashes more than a dozen times a day. She could not sleep more than two hours at night. Her bone density was found to be low. She had no contraindications. I prescribed her the lowest dose of estrogen and progesterone compound tablets. After taking it for two months, she came back for a follow-up visit. She said she was "alive", her sleep was better, and her old problem of knee pain when climbing stairs was relieved a lot. But there is also a 47-year-old middle school teacher whose menstruation is a bit irregular and her face occasionally feels hot in the afternoon. She is particularly resistant to taking medicine. I gave her two small suggestions. One is to take 20 minutes a day to practice Baduanjin, and the other is to boil water with lotus seeds, lilies, and floating wheat as tea. She persisted for three months. When she came back for follow-up, she said that her symptoms were basically gone, and even the migraines she often suffered before were much better.

Don’t believe those “essential oil massage to nourish the ovaries” IQ tax. The ovaries grow deep in the pelvic cavity and cannot be touched by ordinary massage. If the essential oils applied on the belly can really relieve symptoms, there is a high probability that estrogen is secretly added. If used for a long time, it will increase the risk of uterine fibroids and breast lesions. Some people say that you need to supplement soy isoflavones during menopause. This also depends on the person. If you have breast hyperplasia or endometrial polyps, eating them randomly may stimulate the growth of nodules. If you really want to take supplements, you must ask your doctor before taking them.

I often tell the aunties who come for consultations that during menopause, don’t always wrong yourself. Go square dancing if you want, go on a trip with your little sisters if you want, and worry less about the children at home. If you really can’t help losing your temper, just say hello to your family in advance, “I am going through menopause. If I say something that offends you, don’t take it personally.” Most family members can understand. An aunt told me before that she had made an appointment with her husband. As soon as she frowned, her husband would take the initiative to hand her a glass of water and drag her downstairs twice. They had been quarreling all their lives, but their relationship became better during this time.

To put it bluntly, menopause is a small bump in life. There is no need to face a formidable enemy, and don’t take it seriously. Choose the appropriate adjustment method according to your own situation. It will be more comfortable than "lasting youth".