What happens to the body during menopause?

As the production of oestrogen starts to slow down, hormone levels fluctuate and change hence you may notice;

• Cycles may become longer, shorter or irregular
• Bleeding may become lighter
• Bleeding may become unpredictable & heavy (see your health practitioner)

Due to the decreasing levels in hormones, eventually menstruation stops altogether and menopause is reached. 

Menopause Management

Decisions about therapies depend on your;

• Current symptoms and severity
• Current health status
• Long-term health risks
• Personal Life

And there are many ways to manage your life, both physical & psychological. 

Here are some tips on managing menopause;

• Healthy Eating – take some time to review your daily nutrition, and seek advice from a Nutritionist or Naturopath
• Regular Physical Activity – Aim for at least 30min of moderate cardiovascular exercise most days of the week.
• Avoid Smoking – Quit Rite is a specially designed assistance program available at Calanna Pharmacy, if you are having difficulty quitting on your own
• Look after your emotional health – talk with a health practitioner about controlling symptoms

There are therapies to help manage symptoms such as HRT (hormone replacement therapy), naturopathy, homeopathy, acupuncture, traditional Chinese medicines and herbal medicine.  Please note; it is important to speak with your doctor, on which method will work for you and manage your symptoms.