🌸 Menopause: Science, Care & Compassion
Menopause is a natural transition, not an illness. It usually happens between 45–55 years, when estrogen levels drop and the ovaries stop releasing eggs.
🔍 Symptoms many women face:
Hot flashes & night sweats
Mood swings, anxiety, or low mood
Difficulty sleeping
Vaginal dryness & intimacy challenges
Higher risk of osteoporosis & heart disease
💡 Management – according to guidelines (NICE & ACOG):
🔹 Lifestyle & Prevention
Healthy diet (calcium + vitamin D)
Regular exercise: walking, yoga, resistance training
Stop smoking, limit caffeine & alcohol
🔹 Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)
Gold standard for moderate–severe symptoms
Most effective if started <60 years or within 10 years of menopause
Benefits: reduces hot flashes, protects bones, improves sleep & mood
Risks: slight ↑ risk of breast cancer or clotting (must be individualized)
Review every 6–12 months
🔹 Non-Hormonal Options
SSRIs/SNRIs, gabapentin, clonidine → help with hot flashes
Vaginal estrogen or moisturizers → for dryness & sexual health
SERMs or bisphosphonates → for bone health
💙 Support matters:
Menopause can feel overwhelming — but no woman should go through it alone. Compassion, family support, and open conversations with doctors make all the difference.
👉 To every woman in this stage: you are not alone. Your body is changing, but your value, beauty, and strength are not fading. With awareness, guidance, and care, this chapter can be one of freedom, renewal, and resilience. 🌸✨
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