Services
Menopause Care Clinic Holistic Approach
Screening of Chronic diseases, Cardiac diseases, Hypothyroidism, Hypertension, Hype lipidemic, Diabetes
Screening for Cancers- Breast/ Ovarian/ Endometriosis/ Cervical
Osteoporosis
Vitamin D Screening
Advice regarding Hot flushes, night sweats, hormone replacement therapy, vaginal dryness
Examination of Prolapse and Vulval skin condition
Menopause Key Points
In the months or years leading up to menopause (perimenopause), you might experience these signs and symptoms:
Irregular periods
Vaginal dryness
Hot flashes
Chills
Night sweats
Sleep problems
Mood changes
Weight gain and slowed metabolism
Thinning hair and dry skin
Loss of breast fullness
Lifestyle Changes To Help Menopause & Perimenopause
Eating well, exercising and looking after your mental wellbeing can help with symptoms during perimenopause and menopause. It can also help you keep as well as possible in the future.
Do's
Get plenty of rest, including keeping to regular sleep routines.
Eat a healthy diet.
Have calcium-rich food like milk, yoghurt and kale to keep bones healthy.
Exercise regularly, try including weight-bearing activities where your feet and legs support your weight like walking, running or dancing.
Do relaxing things like yoga, tai chi or meditation.
Talk to other people going through the same thing, like family, friends or colleagues.
Talk to a doctor before taking herbal supplements or complementary medicines.
Dont's
Do not smoke.
Do not drink more than the recommended alcohol limit.
Why does menopause happen ?
When menopause happens on its own (natural menopause), it’s a normal part of aging. Menopause is defined as a complete year without menstrual bleeding, in the absence of any surgery or medical condition that may cause bleeding to stop such as hormonal birth control, radiation therapy or surgical removal of your ovaries.
As you age, your reproductive cycle begins to slow down and prepares to stop. This cycle has been continuously functioning since puberty. As menopause nears, your ovaries make less of a hormone called estrogen. When this decrease occurs, your menstrual cycle (period) starts to change. It can become irregular and then stop.
Physical changes can also happen as your body adapts to different levels of hormones. The symptoms you experience during each stage of menopause (perimenopause, menopause and postmenopause) are all part of your body’s adjustment to these changes.
What hormonal changes happen during menopause?
The traditional changes we think of as “menopause” happen when your ovaries no longer produce high levels of hormones. Your ovaries are the reproductive glands that store and release eggs. They also produce the hormones estrogen and progesterone.
Together, estrogen and progesterone control menstruation. Estrogen also influences how your body uses calcium and maintains cholesterol levels in your blood. As menopause nears, your ovaries no longer release eggs, and you’ll have your last menstrual cycle.
How do I know if I'm in menopause?
You’ll know you’ve reached menopause when you’ve gone 12 consecutive months without a menstrual period. Contact your healthcare provider if you have any type of vaginal bleeding after menopause. Vaginal bleeding after menopause could be a sign of a more serious health issue.
When to see a doctor
Keep up with regular visits with your doctor for preventive health care and any medical concerns. Continue getting these appointments during and after menopause. Preventive health care as you age may include recommended health screening tests, such as colonoscopy, mammography and triglyceride screening.
Your doctor might recommend other tests and exams, too, including thyroid testing if suggested by your history, and breast and pelvic exams. Always seek medical advice if you have bleeding from your vagina after menopause.
