What is a climax?

Climacteric (climax, climacteric period) is a physiological period that occurs in different ways in the lives of women. During this period, the amount of female hormone-estrogen decreases, the activity of the reproductive system decreases, resulting in the cessation of the menstrual cycle, and this period occurs at the age of 40-55 years.

What are the symptoms of menopause?

Symptoms of menopause can be a variety of signs or a combination of symptoms. These include bleeding, night sweats, heart palpitations, insomnia, nightmares, numbness of the limbs, stabbing pain, tingling in the body and muscles, headache and dizziness, mood swings. sudden change, nervousness, depression, rapid fatigue, bloating, shortness of breath, shortness of breath, dryness and burning in the mouth, various unpleasant taste sensations, forgetfulness, etc. Some women do not have any of these symptoms. But in 75 percent of women, one or more of these symptoms may occur. These symptoms are completely normal.

How long is the climacteric period?

The mild and physiological course of the climacteric period depends primarily on the woman herself. In addition, the support of family members, a healthy family environment, and the kindness of those around them will help make this period easier and shorter. This period lasts up to one year in 50% of women, 25-2 years in 3% of women, 20-5-10 years in 20% of women, and up to the end of life in 5% of women.

During the climacteric period, women experience significant changes in their appearance, health, and interest in life. The body works differently than it did 20-30 years ago. Some women have wrinkles on their faces, faint eyes, loss of interest in the world around them, while in some women their attitude to life does not change at all, they have a sharp mind, a keen mind, attractive glances are preserved. Exemplary life experiences and thinking circles accumulated over the years will continue to grow.

What is climacteric syndrome?

Climacteric syndrome is a pathological condition in women experiencing the climacteric period, which is manifested by neuropsychological, autonomic vascular and metabolic disorders.
It is divided into 3 groups depending on the onset and nature of the condition.

Early symptoms

Vasomotor - increased fever, sweating, headache, tremors, frequent heartbeat.
Psychoemotional - nervousness, drowsiness, weakness, restlessness, depression, decreased libido, poor sleep, nightmares.

Mid-term symptoms

Urogenital - dryness of the vagina, pain during sexual intercourse, itching, irritation, frequent urination. Skin, hair, nails - brittleness and brittleness of nails, the appearance and drying of wrinkles on the skin, dryness and shedding of hair.

Evening symptoms

Ischemic heart disease, osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, memory loss, decreased vision and hearing, weight gain, and more.

Which doctor should she see?

Women experiencing this period should be examined by a gynecologist, neurologist and cardiologist.

Useful tips

First and foremost, change your lifestyle and your attitude towards it - ignore the negative and focus on the positive.
Get rid of all harmful habits. Limit the consumption of spicy and salty foods, avoid tobacco products, alcohol. Because they all accelerate aging.
Control your weight, don’t eat too much. Reduce animal protein (meat) in your diet, eat more vegetables and fruits, fish. Eat calcium-rich foods (milk, yogurt, cottage cheese, cheese, halva).
Increase physical activity because less exercise leads to obesity.
Sleep 7-8 hours a day, because during sleep the body's strength is restored and the negative effects of nervous factors disappear.

We recommend that you also read this article: Is early menopause dangerous?

 © Hakimova Nigora Kochkarovna, gynecologist of the highest category.
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