Menopause? Beware of these relatives to “visit”!

Previously, after menopause, a series of age-related diseases will ensue due to hormonal effects, which become a problem for perimenopausal and postmenopausal women. Therefore, it is recommended that women who have entered menopause need to start paying attention to these diseases – Disease 1, osteoporosis Postmenopausal osteoporosis is a systemic disease that occurs in women after menopause with low bone mass and microstructural destruction of bone tissue, resulting in increased bone fragility and easy fracture. It usually occurs about 10 years after menopause, at the age of 55-65. Osteoporosis is prone to fractures of the spine, hip, and wrist, and its incidence is high, risky, and treatment is complicated. Currently, estrogen deficiency is considered to be the main cause of postmenopausal osteoporosis in women. Postmenopausal ovarian hypofunction and lower levels of secreted estrogen, along with insufficient intake of vitamin D and calcium, can easily cause secondary bone loss. Tips: When women reach middle age, especially after menopause, it is best to have an annual bone density check to understand the bone situation and to detect changes in bone density in time to take preventive and curative measures; usually take part in more outdoor activities, drink more milk and eat more dairy products, seafood, green leafy vegetables, dried fruits, etc.; in addition, you should also pay attention to a low-salt diet, do not consume too much Protein, less coffee, strong tea, etc., to reduce the loss of calcium in the body. However, when menopausal women use estrogen to prevent osteoporosis, they must use short-acting, minimal doses of natural estrogen under the guidance of a doctor, after clear indications and exclusion of contraindications, and pay attention to regular follow-up. Clinical studies show that the incidence of cardiovascular disease in women before menopause is lower than that of men of the same age, but after menopause, lipid metabolism, blood pressure, oxidative status and inflammatory environment often bring negative effects to the female body, which will lead to an increase in the incidence of cardiovascular disease, making the incidence of cardiovascular disease in women 10 years after menopause close to that of men, and making the incidence of cardiovascular disease in women The main reason for this increase is the decrease in estrogen levels in the body. Tips: Although the decrease in endogenous estrogen after menopause is an important cause of hypertension, and the results of several studies have shown that estrogen replacement therapy can effectively reduce blood pressure in postmenopausal women, the type and dose of estrogen should be chosen carefully. Disease three, obesity after menopause women due to the lack of sex hormones, glucose and lipid metabolism has produced corresponding changes, so compared with pre-menopausal women, fat distribution has changed, fat deposition than before menopause increased, so more likely to occur obesity. Tips for treatment: Take appropriate physical exercise and reasonable diet. The relationship between menopause and breast cancer is complementary: firstly, the incidence of breast cancer will increase after menopause; secondly, women who suffer from breast cancer will have a higher chance of developing menopausal syndrome. Breast cancer cells love estrogen, and when they are nourished by estrogen, they will grow stronger. Try to use less estrogen-containing cosmetics and eat less food and health products containing suspected estrogen. When menopausal symptoms are particularly pronounced and estrogen therapy is necessary, it should be administered in small doses and in short courses under the guidance of a doctor. Finally, menopause happens to every woman, so it is important to be prepared for its arrival and to receive prompt medical treatment to prevent adverse effects.