Women experience many things in their lives, and physiological changes vary with age. These changes follow a rhythm of 7, with significant changes occurring every 7 years. Women begin to understand things around age 7, experience their first menstruation at 14, begin childbearing at 21, reach their peak physical function at 28, gradually decline from 35, and many begin experiencing menopausal symptoms around 42. Therefore, there’s a common saying: “Men are in their prime at 40, women are past their prime at 40,” meaning that women generally begin to age around 40. Of course, advancements in medical and cosmetic technology can delay menopause for many women, and some women, with good health maintenance, don’t experience menopausal symptoms. However, many women experience premature menopause due to neglecting health and wellness.
Although menopause is an inevitable and unavoidable process for women, proper health care can help them navigate it more smoothly and prevent many diseases. While physical appearance may change with age, there is a significant difference between those who take care of themselves and those who don’t. Women who neglect health care will experience more pronounced menopausal symptoms and are more prone to menopausal complications, while those who take care of themselves will experience significantly reduced symptoms and a smoother transition.
So what exactly is menopause? How is it defined? Menopause refers to the period before and after a woman’s menstrual cycle ends. During this time, fluctuations or decreases in sex hormones lead to a group of symptoms primarily characterized by autonomic nervous system dysfunction, accompanied by neuropsychological symptoms, known as menopausal syndrome. Women typically experience menopause between the ages of 45 and 55. What are the specific symptoms of menopause in women? How should they maintain their health?
1. Pessimistic mood. Some women feel that they are aging and their physical health is not as good as before after menopause. As a result, their mood is greatly affected. They become depressed, unwilling to do anything, frown all day long, and are easily irritable.
2. Anxiety is also a very important reaction during menopause. People are restless and find it difficult to calm down, which can even affect their sleep. Therefore, there is a widely circulated advertising slogan: “Women in menopause need to calm down.”
3. Changes in personality and behavior. People who are usually decisive may become hesitant; people who are usually quiet may become talkative; people who are usually cheerful may become depressed; and people who are usually peaceful may suddenly become inexplicably irritable. These changes in personality and behavior are also symptoms of menopause.
Menopausal health care should include the following points:
1. Understand and deal with menopause correctly. Aging is a natural process, but women should maintain their charm at any age. Therefore, the same applies to menopause. Maintain a positive and optimistic attitude and take it easy.
2. Ensure adequate protein intake. Menopause is related to estrogen levels, and hormones are composed of proteins. Therefore, increasing protein intake can help balance estrogen levels.
3. Strengthen physical exercise to revitalize yourself.
4. Have regular checkups to detect diseases early.
