First of all, what is it? It is the end of our menstrual and fertile cycle. It occurs between the ages of 40 and 50.
Some of its symptoms are hot flashes, vaginal dryness, chills, insomnia, mood swings, increased hair loss, and dry skin, among others.
Menopause is gradual, not sudden as people think. It is a natural process of the body.
There is a stage before menopause, called perimenopause. It is when our hormonal changes begin and they arrive about 3-4 years before menopause in some cases.
Women are the fifth species on the planet to suffer from menopause. The other four are killer whales, beluga whales, pilot whales, and narwhals.
Although menopause is where a woman’s infertility begins, as we discussed earlier, it is gradual. Yes, in those 12 months of menopause you can still get pregnant.
What do I have to do to deal with the symptoms? Making a few changes to your routine can help you cope with symptoms.
-Having water always at hand will help you avoid hot flashes.
-There are studies that excess alcoholic beverages can worsen some symptoms such as insomnia and hot flashes
-Exercise is also a good element to avoid hot flashes
Quitting smoking prevents hot flashes and night sweats
