Menopause health education lecture begins

Menopause is not a "life hurdle that must be endured". 90% of discomforts can be alleviated through scientific intervention. There is no need to believe in messy folk remedies, and there is no need to talk about hormonal changes. Today we will answer all the questions you want to ask but are embarrassed to ask.

When I entered the door just now, I saw Aunt Zhang in the back row holding a small crumpled book with "Menopause Treatment Home Remedies" written on the cover. I just told Sister Li next to me that she drank a prescription for hot flashes recommended by others last week, which caused her mouth ulcers, right? I understand this feeling all too well. When many people reach this age, they either think "I can bear it after everyone has survived", or they seek medical treatment in a hurry, buying a lot of sheep placenta and soy isoflavones, spending a lot of money, and suffering no less.

Last week, I received a 48-year-old sister from the outpatient clinic. She had suffered from insomnia for 7 months and slept no more than 3 hours a day. She often lost her temper with her husband and children. She also felt aggrieved. She thought it was a "normal reaction of menopause" and did not come to the doctor until she showed obvious anxiety. In fact, she adjusted her daily routine and added low-dose hormone supplements. After two weeks, she was able to sleep for 6 hours. When she came for a follow-up visit this week, she said that she had made an appointment with her to see Taohua. Of course, there are counterexamples. Last year, there was a 42-year-old patient who bought imported "menopausal maintenance capsules" online and took them for a physical examination for half a year. Her breast nodules grew from 0.3cm to 1cm. Only then did she learn that an unknown dose of estrogen was added to them, which was not suitable for her own history of breast hyperplasia.

When it comes to hormone supplements, many people must be thinking: "I heard others said that taking hormones will cause cancer, how can I dare to use them casually? ”This is also the most discussed point in academic circles now. There is no absolute right or wrong: the more radical school of thought believes that as long as you are within 10 years of menopause, under 60 years old, and there are no contraindications such as breast cancer and blood clots, the benefits of menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) far outweigh the risks. It can not only relieve hot flashes and night sweats, but also prevent osteoporosis and cardiovascular problems. ； The more conservative school of thought suggests that for mild discomfort, you should first make lifestyle adjustments, and if you really can’t stand it, then consider medication. ； There are also many Chinese medicine colleagues who use syndrome differentiation and conditioning from the perspective of liver and kidney deficiency and liver stagnation and qi stagnation, which is also very effective for many patients who are intolerant to hormones. ； There are also many people who advocate natural therapy and can control their discomfort well through regular exercise and mindfulness meditation. These methods are all valid. No one is better than anyone else. The key is to adapt to your physical condition.

Oh, by the way, a girl in her twenties grabbed me at the door just now and secretly asked her mother, who has been crying a lot lately and said her life was boring. Did she have a mental illness? I told her that this is a common mood disorder during menopause, and it’s really nothing to be ashamed of. Many people hold it back and don’t talk about it, which eventually leads to moderate to severe depression. It’s not worth it. My own aunt was like this when she went through menopause two years ago. I had a quarrel with my uncle and wanted to separate the family. The whole family thought she was getting old and had a bad temper. Later, she was transferred for more than three months. Now she dances square dance every day and enjoys it more than anyone else. Last week, she went to climb Mount Huangshan with a group. You see, as long as you find the right method, you don’t have to endure these days at all, and you can still live a good life comfortably.

Has anyone touched their face now and suddenly realized, "Oh, it turns out that the reason why I feel red and hot recently is because the heating at home is turned on too much"? It's okay. Let's talk about it slowly in a moment. Let me give you some reassurance first: menopause is a normal physiological stage, just like puberty, pregnancy and childbirth. It is not a "sign of old age", nor is it a shameful problem. I have compiled all the treatment plans and early warning signs of the need to go to the hospital into documents. You can get them by scanning the QR code at the door after class. You don’t have to be busy taking notes. We are just having a normal day today. If you have any questions, just stop and ask at any time.