Menopause or absence of menstruation is related to aging and loss of functionality. When women go to the doctor it is because they have problems with pain during sexual relations, emotional lability, hot flashes unbearable or even presence of bills.
The woman must be accompanied by a specialist during menopause
Although, in reality, this process must be recognized as a physiological stage, of changes that can be difficult to cope with but, if carried out in the best way, it can help women have a completely satisfactory life, as long as they are accompanied by a specialist.
Next October 18th is World Menopause Day and one of the best ways to commemorate this date is by going to the gynecologist to explain to women what changes will occur in their body, as well as the guidelines they should follow to continue being healthy and have well-being.
According to data from Population and Housing Census 2020in Mexico there are around 14 million 847 thousand women 50 years or older. The average age at which menopause occurs is between 45 and 48 years old. Meanwhile, life expectancy in the country is 78.1 years for women, according to figures from the National Institute of Statistics and Geography.
At this stage the risk of acute myocardial infarction increases.
During menopause, women may experience psychiatric and cardiovascular conditions, which increase the risk of acute myocardial infarction; as well as high blood pressure; hypothyroidism; metabolic syndrome; diabetes; insulin resistance; hypertension; osteoporosis and breast and endometrial cancer.
Although there are no medications to delay menopause, there is treatment for its symptoms, suitable for each patient. From the perimenopauseWhen menstrual cycles begin to shorten and lengthen, the hormone replacement procedure with estrogen and progesterone can be started if the woman has significant symptoms.