Hormones are the messengers that communicate organs and systems in our body. Hormones interact with each other to keep everything running smoothly.

Women have the singularity that in the course of their lives they are subjected to drastic changes in their hormone levels. First in adolescence, then with menstrual cycles, also with pregnancy and finally with menopause. Just as different women may have different symptoms during menstrual cycles (different degrees of fluid retention or different degrees of premenstrual pain), the same is true for menopause. Eighty-seven percent of women will have at least one symptom of menopause. What is surprising is that 20% of women, i.e. 1 in 5 women, will have a severe symptom that will affect their quality of life. But what is really hard to understand is that 89% of women do not receive any treatment to alleviate these symptoms.

Menopause is a stage in the life of women that is characterized by the end of the presence of menstrual cycles for 1 year, this happens on average at the age of 51. If menopause occurs before the age of 40, it corresponds to premature ovarian failure and it is imperative to consult your doctor.

Is there any way to predict the severity of menopausal symptoms? We know that they will be more severe in those who had a particularly bothersome premenstrual syndrome, in those who had postpartum blues or in those whose mothers had a difficult menopause. Among these symptoms that can vary in intensity are hot flashes, sleep disturbances or insomnia, fatigue, loss of energy, night sweats, muscle and joint pain, decreased sexual desire or libido, weight gain, mood swings, memory loss, dry skin, hair loss, headaches, digestive disturbances and other less prevalent symptoms. All these symptoms are interrelated; for example, hot flashes cause us to wake up at night and the agitation produced by this phenomenon prevents restful sleep. As if that were not enough, excessive sweating at night causes you to go from hot to cold periods. Being poorly rested, these mood swings and headaches are understandable. In addition to the decrease in libido, the vaginal mucosa dries out, so that not only is sexual desire lost, but the sexual act becomes unpleasant. During menopause many women will see changes in their body contour as there will be a greater tendency to gain weight. Many women tell me that they do not understand how despite maintaining their level of physical activity and their usual diet they gain weight. This is due to the dysregulation that exists in the body after the absence of female hormones. Thus causing an increase of approximately 1 pound per year if we do not change our physical activity and eating habits.

It is surprising to learn that after so many changes in such a short time, 61% of women keep it to themselves and do not share it with their partners or their doctors. This is a cultural phenomenon in which the impact of menopause on women has been minimized and has caused a resignation on their part. However, 71% of women express the desire to share these changes with their partners or physicians. This dichotomy shows us that there is much work to be done so that menopause is not left on the sidelines.

The diminished quality of life that occurs with menopause is important and must be addressed. We have the tools to improve our walking during this adaptation phase, why not use them to feel better?

In Kintusgi we care about you and we care about your well-being. We can offer you several treatments to help you feel better in this special stage of your life.