Friday, March 14, 2008

Lifestyles Ideas Management - Manage Menopause

Menopause is when a woman misses her periods for 12 consecutive months. It usually occurs naturally after the age of 50 when the ovaries stop producing hormones estrogen and progesterone. This mark the end of fertility, menopause is not a disease or disorder and most women do not need treatment. After menopause, women are more vulnerable to bone loss and heart disease. Therefore eating right and regular exercise can keep women healthy as they age. Menopausal symptoms include anxiety, overreacting to minor upsets, irritability, forgetfulness and mood swings, hot flashes, night sweats, insomnia and vaginal dryness and increased risk of urinary tract infections.
For mild symptoms of menopause, some herbs and minerals may provide some relief.

It really depend on your own body like my elder sister, her menopause period was something that is so natural that she did not know that her period was over and life is just as usual. When you are so busy and active in your lifestyles management, there is no time for you to brood over your menopause and fret over what will happen if your menopause is coming. Get active when you hit 50 and it is mind over body.