MENOPAUSE TREATMENT

Menopause Treatment

Natural menopause occurs when you have had no menstrual periods for at least one year without being pregnant. Age of menopause is a very important biomarker of not only the loss of fertility but also an increased risk for various mid-life diseases and problems. Many of these diseases can be prevented by timely intervention of lifestyle modification, menopausal hormone therapy, or other supplementations. If menopause occurs at the age before the age of 40, it is called as “Premature Menopause”. It is usually caused by premature ovarian failure and occurs in less than 2% of cases.

What are some common perimenopausal changes?

• Reduced Fertility
• Hot Flushes
• Urinary and genital changes
• Infections, particularly bladder, vaginal, and skin
• Changes in sexual function
• Changes in menstrual periods
• Mood swings

Menopause in itself does not require treatment as it is a natural process of ageing. Menopause requires no medical treatment. Instead, treatments focus on relieving your signs and symptoms and preventing or managing chronic conditions that may occur with aging. Treatments may include:

• Hormone Therapy
• Vaginal Estrogen
• Gabapentin
• Medications to prevent or treat osteoporosis
• Low-dose antidepressants