Menopause is the natural stopping of the menstrual cycle in women ages 45 and 50. This occurs to women when they have not had their menstrual period or anything related to it for 12 months. It marks the end of the woman’s reproductive cycle; ovaries stop producing eggs, and some female hormones cease production, leading to physical and emotional fluctuations.

 

What Happens Before Menopause?

Menopause can take a certain period ranging from 2-8 years. This stage or process that happens before the actual menopause happens is called perimenopause, and it comes with a lot of signs and symptoms. Let us discuss some of the menopause symptoms that are likely to occur:

• Irregular periods are due to fluctuating or declining levels of female hormones, such as oestrogen and progesterone, which control the release of eggs. Periods may or may not come; some experience spotting, and sometimes do not.
• Mood swings -low levels of oestrogen can impact the chemical serotonin in the brain, which may cause irritability, sleep changes and stress.
• Vaginal Dryness-most cases, oestrogen plays a significant part in the reproductive years of women. Oestrogen decline plays a considerable part when it comes to a woman’s sexual function; it causes the vagina walls to be thin and dry hence causing painful sex.
• Hot Flashes: when one experiences extreme body heat, they start sweating. Others may even have red patches on their skin. A drop in oestrogen also causes this.

 

Treatment Of Hormonal Imbalance

Treatment of hormonal imbalances can involve lifestyle changes, surgery, medication, and even some natural remedies. Here are some of the treatments you can try when you are facing hormonal imbalance:

• Regular exercise can help stimulate hormones and improve your overall health.
• When it comes to diet, you should be careful when selecting foods to eat because food with too much caffeine may disturb your hormones. That is why one should eat whole fruits and vegetables.
• Some medications like birth control and metformin can help reduce the symptoms of PCOS and regulate hormonal levels.

 

4 Natural Remedies For Period Pain

Some hormonal imbalances may result in period pains. Let us explore the best natural ways to treat period pain.

1. Exercising can help boost the mood and produce a hormone called endorphins that can help block pain signals. Yoga or taking a walk can be handy when experiencing period pains.
2. Chamomile tea is a natural herbal tea that is rich and packed with anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and antispasmodic properties.
3. The most common choice of herb is ginger, which has shown great significance in treating period pain. Its anti-inflammatory properties can alleviate menstrual cramps because it acts as fast as ibuprofen.
4. This herb can be used in powdered form or as a bark in its original state. Cinnamon is a natural period pain relief agent which can also treat dysmenorrhea and heavy bleeding.

Understanding your body as a woman is essential, but sometimes, your body can change overnight. That is why we are here for you; at Dr Sonal’s Homeopathic Clinic, we offer natural homoeopathic treatments if you are ever faced with related conditions. Not only do we offer treatments, but we also ensure that we educate you on some symptoms or signals your body might be showing so that you can take caution.