Early or premature menopause is caused by aging of the ovaries ahead of time, with the loss of eggs in women under 40 years old, which causes fertility problems and difficulties in getting pregnant in younger women.
At an early stage, early aging of the ovaries can be a silent problem, which causes no symptoms, as the woman can continue to have menstruation, and unknowingly may be heading for an early menopause. However, there is already a test to evaluate fertility, which can be done by younger women to assess their risk of developing early menopause.
Symptoms of Early Menopause
Early menopause is caused by a deficiency in the production of the hormone estrogen in the body, and causes symptoms similar to those of menopause before the age of 40, such as:
- Irregular menstrual cycles, with long intervals, or complete absence of menstruation;
- Emotional instability such as sudden mood swings and irritability with no apparent cause;
- Decreased libido and lack of sexual desire;
- Sudden heat waves, appearing at any time and even in cool places;
- Excessive sweating, especially at night;
- Vaginal dryness .
Among the main causes of early menopause are age, as it is more common between the ages of 35 and 40, and history of early ovarian failure in the family, and the first symptom that arises is irregular menstruation or lack of menstruation. Check out more symptoms and how the diagnosis is made here.
Treatment for Early Menopause
Remedies for hormone replacement
The treatment of early menopause is done through hormone replacement treatments with estrogens, which serve not only to relieve the symptoms caused by the lack of estrogen in the body, but also to maintain bone mass and prevent the onset of diseases such as osteoporosis. Some indications are estradiol and progesterone combined with an estrogen. Check out more remedies indicated for hormone replacement, when it is indicated and its implications.
Alternative treatment
To lessen the symptoms of early menopause the treatment can be completed with regular physical activity, and alternative treatments like acupuncture that helps rebalance the body's energies and the symptoms of menopause. Herbs and medicinal plants can also be a great help, being indicated to take the blackberry tea, or aromatherapy with that same plant.
What to Eat in Early Menopause
In early menopause, a diet rich in soy, brown and ginger is recommended, for example, and with dietary supplements such as soy lecithin, as directed by your doctor. In addition, in the diet should be avoided the consumption of caffeine, green tea and black tea, and foods rich in fats because at this stage it is easier to gain weight.
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In cases where the woman intends to become pregnant, depending on the aging of the ovaries, fertility treatments such as in vitro fertilization or stimulation of the ovaries with hormones can be done.
