Menopause! Do not Fear.

Menopause is a condition in which women no longer menstruate for one full year and beyond. There are 8 myths that need to know about menopause that are no longer valid:

Myth 1. Menopause means you are old
In fact, the average age of female menopause, is 51 years old, which is not an old age in today's times. You can easily have ten years of happiness and health to come.



Even some women enter menopause at the age of 28 years who is also called premature menopause. The cause is unknown, but suspected a genetic problem. There are women who enter menopause sooner due to disease or surgical removal of the uterus.

Myth 2. You'll Be Fat
Many women complain of their body weight increased at the time of menopause, which actually is not very meaningful addition. Although metabolism is decreased in middle age, this is because since the corresponding function with age and not because of menopause, this process also occurs in men.



So there's no reason to be fat because of menopause or age. Consider activities such as diet and still can, multiply the fat burning exercises or sports, which can make you go through menopause and beyond without having to gain weight.

Myth 3. Every Woman Feeling Depressed At Menopause

Research shows many women who enter menopause with no problems changing interests. Even some reported that the age of 45 and 55 years of age is the best in their lives. The problems that accompany menopause are usually caused by a warming of body temperature and sleep problems are not resolved.



Cause Traffic may be due to the adverse effects of medication or thyroid problems. Stress can also affect the interest. At midlife, many women are involved with youth, parents or a job. The changes that commonly occur due to hormonal changes. So, if you feel sad more than two weeks and affect your ability to perform the function of the household or in the office, you should see your doctor to find out the cause.

Myth 4. Menopause Skin Damage
The skin will gradually become more fragile after menopause, but the visible damage usually occurs due to a combination of sun exposure, smoking and genetics. If you want to see the sun damage, note on the body that are usually covered, such as the back.



Smoking also accelerates the areas where wrinkles develop. In some studies, smokers look older than their non-smokers. If you still want to keep the skin, always use sun protection cream, and if you smoke, stop the habit immediately.

Myth 5. Your Sex Life Ends
Women at each age level are always complaining about sex. In a study of about 3 women with an age range 18-59 years said they had decreased appetite at least a few months of the year.



In fact, interest in sexual relationships is influenced by hormones, quality of relationships, spirit, how you feel about your body, the level of stress in life and quality of sleep. It is true, the sex life changes at menopause.



Maybe you need more stimulation to be ready, but it also occurs in women. Perhaps the dryness of the sex organs become a major problem, but there is a lubricant that can help overcome it.

Myth 6. Menopause Sad For All People
Actually, there are many variations of how menopause affects women. Almost 3 / 4 was experiencing hot temperatures, which commonly occurs in postmenopausal women, but only a few people who say these changes affect their daily lives.



Many women are happy when their period ends and they enjoy sex more because they do not have to worry about unwanted pregnancies. The way you feel menopause usually merfleksikan how you feel about life. If you are basically happy, then you will get through without a problem.

Myth 7. Each person takes Hormone Replacement
Many doctors believe that taking estogen can prevent heart disease and dementia, but many women who entered menopause generally do not undergo hormone therapy, and those who live it usually stops after a year because they do not like its side effects. Now, the fewer women undergoing hormone therapy, because of potential hazards such as increased risk of breast cancer and cardiovascular problems. But every woman is different decision, if you enter menopause early because of illness or surgery, your doctor will generally advise you to do hormone therapy until you are entering the age of menopause.

Myth 8. Natural Hormone Therapy Safer
You probably heard a lot about hormones "bioidentical", which is sometimes praised the safest. No matter what it is called, it's still pharmaceuticals, do not be fooled. In fact, bioidentikal a marketing strategy and not the results of science. This relates to two different types of drugs.

One group of FDA-approved, which means in accordance with both the quality and effectiveness of regulation. Other groups that are not FDA approved, the drug contained in the form of the bridge, where the science is not through blood or saliva tests. There are no rules that oversee how made and content that they claim exist in the drug. Do not consume anything that is not recommended by your doctor.