Tips on Hormone Use When Dealing with Menopause

When menopause makes you miserable what you can do?

Most of women’s health experts suggest that try to consult the doctor if don’t have believe to fix that problem before you try to tackle rest of having menopause.

A good doctor will do an test to make sure menopause is what is causing your symptoms, take stock of which ones are most bothering you, and help you evaluate the benefits and risks of treatment options with your medical history in mind. For example, women bothered most by sleep problems may find a non-hormone solution.

Bio-identical Hormone Therapy — captivating estrogen, progestin or both — works. It tames hot flashes, improves sleep, keeps bones strong and prevents vaginal dehydration. It also can raise the risk of cancer and heart problems. Though, studies show that the risk is small to an individual woman who starts on the pills at normal menopause age and uses them for fewer than five years.

Experts suggest:

_Ask about ways to use hormones other than taking pills, such as estrogen patches that can be cut to adjust the dose, or estrogen-secreting vaginal rings. Some beginning research suggests these modes may be safer than taking pills.

_If you use hormones, use the lowest dose for the shortest time possible, and try to quit or cut down every few months.

_Do not take hormones to try to prevent heart disease or dementia. If you take them to keep your bones strong, talk with your doctor about possible alternatives.

_If you were taking birth control pills for symptoms during the changeover into menopause, check with your doctor about whether to continue. Many oral contraceptives contain far more estrogen and progestin than conventional hormone replacement therapy does.

_Eat a healthy diet to keep bones strong, maintain a healthy weight, get regular exercise and don’t smoke.

_For hot flashes, try to figure what triggers one, such as hot drinks, spicy foods, alcoholic drinks, stress, hot weather, or a warm room. Dress in layers, and keep your office and home cool.

_To sleep better, go to bed and wake up at the same time every day, eat regular meals at regular times, and not late at night. Limit caffeine. Keep away from nightcaps: Alcohol may make you feel sleepy, but it interferes with sleep patterns.