How Menopause Affects Different People

Menopause is a fact of life and no matter who we are it is going to come at some point in our lives. It is usually a fairly gradual process and should not suddenly hit you and take you by surprise. However we are all individuals and how menopause affects us will be an entirely personal thing. There are several factors involved, which govern how menopause will affect us. Click to continue…

Treatment for menopause

Julia celebrated her 50th birthday in great pomp and splendor. Her husband Paul gifted golden bangles for his golden wife on her golden jubilee birthday. Her daughter flew down with family to be with her mom on her special day and her son too did the same. Her kids threw her a surprise party and all her friends and relatives were a bit jealous of Julia for having such a wonderful and affectionate family. Still Julia was not happy. This worried Paul and he didn’t know what to do to make his wife happy. He spoke to his friend who was a doctor and he assured Paul that Julia is going through menopause. The hormonal imbalance caused in her body due to menopause kept her moody and sad most of the times without any reason. Julia is not alone in this. All women go through this phase in life and this is indeed a traumatic period for many. Click to continue…

Can phytoestrogen supplements reduce menopausal symptoms?

The workshop on ‘menopause and life beyond it’ was conducted at the community health center. Kelly attended it with her neighbors Sophia and Janet. They thought they’ll sit for a couple of minutes and then move away. But the talk was so interesting that they got engrossed and forgot the time. The three friends who went into the center with trepidation came out gleefully having enjoyed the talk and learning a lot about the blues of menopause. Click to continue…

Menopause and bladder control-how to handle and treatment

Can’t go to the gym because you can’t stop your bladder from leaking? Have to go to the bathroom every hour or risk bladder leakage?  Unable to sit in a movie hall as you need to visit the loo often? Can’t drive long distance due to leaking of bladder?  This can be embarrassing, even humiliating. What’s going on? What has happened to me? These are oft repeated questions by harried women who visit the doctor. Click to continue…

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