Menopause Happens; How to Treat, Cope and Potentially Cure or Reverse the Effects.

Sadly not enough information about menopause exists. Despite its reality, several women don’t discuss it and perimenopause, the predecessor, is not a popular brunch theme. So what are women to do with all this limited data and potential misinformation? Well, as usual, ask around and let’s make some educated choices.

In many cases, women look towards their doctors for treatment. Typically doctors prescribe medication so women can cope with the symptoms like hot flashes, dizziness, vaginal dryness etc. The treatments tend to lean into treating symptoms instead of better identifying the root cause, provide an assessment and a program to diminish or reverse menopausal symptoms.

Holistic enthusiasts tend to turn to homeopathy for answers and rely on supplements. Many of these coaches recommend treatments they perhaps have used or are most familiar with. It would be very important that customers have blood work examined before turning to these supplements or even medical treatments to better understand what the deficiencies are and ask the right questions of their providers. Be skeptical. Ask how many years they have been working with women struggling with menopause. Ask their familiarity with symptoms, and certainly request recommendations as well as qualifications. 

Lastly there are medical spas with doctors popping up with hormone therapy treatments. Bloodwork is drawn and then a physician oversees doses as well as progress. In many cases, the programs include exercise regimens, progesterone supplementation and yes, testosterone as well. 

As we look to the wellness community, we must also question what will require medication or treatment, what we hope to cure or resolve and what will be accepted.

Medical Spas as well as clinics have launched programs to deal with vaginal dryness, both prevention and cure. If this is something that you are dealing with perhaps that is a separate concern from the other symptoms that requires treatment from another doctor. 

PROVEN TACTICS

A healthy diet combined with a weightlifting or strength training routine will certainly help you. Movement will help as well. Women tend to complain about weight gain during this time. If you are lifting weights, weight gain will be addressed as you learn to manage macros and better understand food choices. Activity is always recommended as a lifelong practice. Hate to workout? Find a friend to go on daily walks with you or find a mutual activity to share so you can fall into a habit.

Self care is imperative during this time. Refill your cup often with friends, family, hobbies or whatever makes you happy. Remember, its never too late for you to explore new habits or new adventures.

As you venture into this stage, remember to keep vigilant of new information in the market. Try to discuss with your friends and certainly do NOT steer away from tough questions.

PRP or ovarian rejuvenation while a new treatment in the US is an option in Europe as well as other parts of Central and South America. Connect with a few places to see what their take is on this. It is said to reverse the progress or age of ovaries which directly impacts your perimenopause or menpause.

In essence, ladies, be the champion of your own remedies because we are just not at a place where all the answers are evident at one place. We need to question, request additional information and truly seek second, at times, third opinions to manage our wellness.