A woman’s risk for heart disease increases dramatically during her menopause. As oestrogen levels drop women may experience some changes in blood pressure, heart rate, and more.
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Weight gain can occur during menopause for multiple reasons. Low oestrogen levels slow the metabolism and effect the way the body stores fat.
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Many women experience dry, itchy, or irritated eyes during menopause. This can be accompanied by eye fatigue, light sensitivity, excessive tearing and inflammation of the eyelid or cornea.
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There are many possible reasons for hair loss in women including stress, various inflammatory scalp conditions, and genetics.
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Many people experience joint pain as part of natural aging, however, aches, stiffness and swelling around the joints are also common symptoms of menopausal joint pain.
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Advice on how to deal with cognitive issues arising from menopause.
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Researchers have found that the decline in hormones experienced during menopause can reduce cognitive function and may play a role in the development of Alzheimer’s in women.
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Many women experience feelings of anxiety and depression during menopause. Mood swings are particularly common during this time.
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Data from surveys conducted in both Britain and the US show that up to 80% of women try nonhormonal therapies for hot flushes however most are confused about the use of natural alternatives or about which products to use.
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Weight gain is one of many symptoms of menopause that are caused by hormonal changes. Certain areas in the body become more prone to weight gain due to changes in fat distributism.
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Dietician and holistic medicine practitioner, Keri Gans, offers tips for dealing with the most common side-effects of the menopause: weight gain, bone density loss, hot flashes and night sweats, and mood swings.
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Data from the Study of Women's Health Across the Nation (SWAN) in the USA indicates that the daily consumption of dairy during menopause does not improve bone density or reduce the risk of fractures in menopausal women.
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The journal of The North American Menopause Society (NAMS) recently published a study that reconfirms the benefits of a diet rich in fruit and vegetables for lessening menopause symptoms.
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A help sheet created by The Sleep Council, an impartial advisory organisation, cautions over 50s to expect changes in their sleeping patterns with age.
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Vasomotor symptoms of menopause are related to changes in the blood vessels triggered by hormonal fluctuations.
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Even the slightest hormonal imbalance can cause a range of ailments, including insomnia, unexplained weight gain, chronic acne, low moods, and hot flushes.
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Oestrogen is the main hormone in hormone replacement therapy (HRT). Lack of oestrogen is the cause of most perimenopause and menopausal symptoms.
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The benefits of Vitamin D for our mental and physical wellbeing are widely acknowledged; Vitamin D supports and protects our immune system, bones and muscles, and spending time in the sunshine has a positive effect on our mood.
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Top five self care tips from one of London’s top GPs.
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