An unpredictable hormonal fluctuation plus stress, body image, sexuality, infertility, and aging. Any one of these factors, or a combination of several of them, can be a great source of emotional stress that results in mood swings, or in more severe cases, depression. That is why it is very important to recognize the causes and impact of menopausal […]
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The search for alternatives to hormone therapy during menopause has made phytoestrogens popular. Of course, with a specific selection of plant foods, the intake of phytoestrogens can increase. What are phytoestrogens? Phytoestrogens are phytochemicals that are structurally similar to estrogens and therefore can bind to the same receptors. In turn, Phytoestrogens are divided into three groups:
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Wild yam (Dioscorea villosa) is often used by menopausal women as a natural alternative to estrogen therapy. It has the potential to treat the symptoms of menopause and rheumatoid arthritis. Note that hormone creams marked “natural” made with wild yam to rub into the skin may contain progesterone, estrogen, or docosahexaenoic acid (DHA); the yam itself does
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While heart disease is often considered a men’s disease, the fact is that it kills more women than breast cancer. Postmenopausal women are nearly two and a half times more likely to develop cardiovascular disease than their premenopausal sisters. Cardiologist and chief medical adviser says that heart disease is often considered a disease of old
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The menopause is known as the last menstrual period and this event is accompanied by various physical and psychological changes result of the cessation of ovarian function can acquire a pathological dimension and require treatment. What is menopause? The menopause occurs between 45 and 50 years on average, with variations by race, country, personal and family history, habits, among others. In
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To talk about constipation in menopause it is necessary to define both terms. Menopause is known as the last menstruation and this event is accompanied by various physical and mental changes resulting from the cessation of ovarian function that can acquire a pathological dimension and require treatment. One of those physical changes that a woman has in this
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Bloating is one of the most common problems experienced by women entering perimenopause and menopause. It is so common that it is often referred to as menopausal bloating, and women 50 and over are more prone to this problem. It can cause discomfort and be uncomfortable and embarrassing. It will cause tightness around the abdominal area, which can
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Many women begin to experience menopausal symptoms, such as hot flashes, before their periods stop. If you are feeling confused as to why you are having these symptoms while you are still having your period (or are experiencing them long after menopause has occurred), you are not alone. What many people don’t know is that menopause
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Going through menopause can be an incredibly difficult challenge. From hot flashes to loss of skin elasticity, and even the anxiety that comes with it all, it can feel like your whole life is involuntarily changing. You may wonder what your body will be like when all of this is over. Do not despair because today we will
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Hot flashes, bad mood, trouble concentrating – Many doctors attribute these symptoms to estrogen deficiency during menopause. But is this really true? In this article you can read how hormonal fluctuations occur and how you can alleviate symptoms. Sweating and palpitations up to 30 times a day. Increased heat first in the chest, then in the neck and
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