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There are a number of risks of interruption of the menstrual cycle as a result of hormonal changes in the body, which include the following:
1. Hot flashes, hot flashes are defined as a feeling of heat that may affect the face, neck, or chest area, and these flashes differ from one woman to another, as they may last for a short period in some women after menopause, and may last for life in others.
In general, these flashes lessen with age, and they may be associated with some other symptoms, such as:
• feeling cold.
• Sweating.
• Redness in the face.
In addition to the fact that these flashes are normal after menopause, there are several stimuli that may increase them, which include the following:
• caffeine.
• hot food.
• Smoking and alcohol.
tight clothes.
• Stress and anxiety.
2. Facial hair growth, facial hair growth is one of the risks of interruption of the menstrual cycle as a result of hormonal changes that occur in the body, and it can certainly be removed, but under the supervision of a doctor in order to preserve the skin.
3. Poor concentration, for an unknown reason. It may happen to some women, but not all of them. Poor concentration and a lot of forgetfulness.
You should see a doctor as soon as you feel such symptoms, and you can continue to exercise and focus on memory games, such as: solving word puzzles to help overcome this.
4. Insomnia Insomnia and difficulty sleeping constitute one of the risks of interruption of the menstrual cycle, which may be accompanied by a number of symptoms, which include the following:
Night sweats.
• Tension and nervousness.
• Increased urination times.
And you should see a doctor if you are committed to exercising and avoiding eating heavy meals before bedtime, and this does not help.
5. Emotional changes. Women may feel sad, depressed or in a bad mood after menopause for several reasons, including the following:
• Hormonal changes.
Insomnia and difficulty sleeping.
• Loss of sexual desire.
• Thinking about not being able to conceive again.
• These mood swings may reach the point of suicidal thoughts. Generally, if these symptoms persist for more than two weeks without improvement, a doctor should be consulted immediately.
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6. Gaining weight, the shape of the body changes as a result of the hormonal changes that occur, so instead of the woman gaining weight in the buttocks and thighs, she begins to gain weight around the abdomen, which may be a reason for increasing her psychological tension, and it is also one of the factors that increase the chance of developing blood pressure and problems the heart.
7. Bladder control Bladder control becomes more difficult with
Advances in age and after menopause, which may lead to urinary incontinence. This is due to several reasons, including the following:
• Low estrogen, which works to maintain normal bladder function.
• Relaxation of the pelvic muscles.
• In addition to urinary incontinence, other changes may occur in the bladder, such as: increased urination during the night, or pain during urination.
8. Infection with some diseases The chance of contracting some diseases increases after menopause as a result of the hormonal change that occurs, which includes the following:
• Osteoporosis, which reduces bone density and strength.
• Heart diseases, which increase the chance of infection with low estrogen levels.
breast cancer.
There are several tips that can relieve symptoms when followed which include:
following:
• Regular exercise.
• Maintaining a healthy diet containing vegetables, fruits, and wheat.
• Avoid smoking or smokers.
• Reduce alcohol intake.
• Seek help with mood swings and depression.
• Benefit from the experience of family and friends about this experience.
• Make sure to sleep for enough hours and relax.