Friday 28 January 2011
Monday 4 October 2010
Menopause-Womens Sexual Concern During And After Menopause.
How Does Menopause Affect Sex Drive?
The reduction in Estrogen levels and the ultimate final loss of same following menopause can lead to fluctuations in the levels of a woman's libido and sexual functioning. Difficulty in getting sexually aroused and reduction in sensitivity to touching and stroking may be noticed in menopausal and postmenopausal women, Which can result in decresed interest in sex.
Lower levels of estrogen can also lead to a decrease in blood supply to the vagina which can affect vaginal lubrication, causing resultant dryness and creating discomfort during sexual intercourse.
Although lower estrogen levels is always the first to be blamed for a decresased sex drive in menopausal women, it is not the only culprit; there exist a numerous other factors which may influence a woman's drive for sexual activity during menopause and after. These include among others:
Bladder control problems
Sleep disturbances
Depression or anxiety
Stress
Medications
Health concerns
Ahealthy lifestyle is important for maintaining a healthy sex life. Treatment of medical problems like cardiovascular disease, diabetes and high blood pressure may improve sexual function.sexual response is controlled by a complex system in the body and blood vessels and nerves are a part of this complex structure. diseases such as diabetesaffect sexual health because of this involvement of blood vessels.
Some medications can have adverse effects on sexual desire, response, and ability to have an orgasm. Your doctor may suggest alternatives if sexual response changes with the use of particular medications. When sexual problems are part of relationship issues or there are emotional concerns, counseling may be suggested. Not all women have sexual concerns after menopause, and some may feel more sexually free since there is no further chance of pregnancy. Also, women may gain self-confidence as they age. That can improve mental health and often translates to more confidence and comfort with sexual matters.
the main advise to achieve healthy living during and afer menopause includes:
Eating healthy foods, including whole grains, plant-based fats (like olive oil), and fresh fruits and vegetables.
Limiting the intake of high-fat animal products.
Maintaining a healthy weight.
Avoiding smoke.
Exercising regularly, since this reduces risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and cancers and helps improve mood and overall well-being.
(Specific pelvic floor exercises improve fitness of the muscles used during sex and may increase sensations during orgasm).
Above all, Talk with your doctor about symptom relief from vaginal dryness, hot flashes, and decreased sexual desire.
Make sure you tell your doctor about any alternative or over-the-counter treatments you use.
The reduction in Estrogen levels and the ultimate final loss of same following menopause can lead to fluctuations in the levels of a woman's libido and sexual functioning. Difficulty in getting sexually aroused and reduction in sensitivity to touching and stroking may be noticed in menopausal and postmenopausal women, Which can result in decresed interest in sex.
Lower levels of estrogen can also lead to a decrease in blood supply to the vagina which can affect vaginal lubrication, causing resultant dryness and creating discomfort during sexual intercourse.
Although lower estrogen levels is always the first to be blamed for a decresased sex drive in menopausal women, it is not the only culprit; there exist a numerous other factors which may influence a woman's drive for sexual activity during menopause and after. These include among others:
Bladder control problems
Sleep disturbances
Depression or anxiety
Stress
Medications
Health concerns
Ahealthy lifestyle is important for maintaining a healthy sex life. Treatment of medical problems like cardiovascular disease, diabetes and high blood pressure may improve sexual function.sexual response is controlled by a complex system in the body and blood vessels and nerves are a part of this complex structure. diseases such as diabetesaffect sexual health because of this involvement of blood vessels.
Some medications can have adverse effects on sexual desire, response, and ability to have an orgasm. Your doctor may suggest alternatives if sexual response changes with the use of particular medications. When sexual problems are part of relationship issues or there are emotional concerns, counseling may be suggested. Not all women have sexual concerns after menopause, and some may feel more sexually free since there is no further chance of pregnancy. Also, women may gain self-confidence as they age. That can improve mental health and often translates to more confidence and comfort with sexual matters.
the main advise to achieve healthy living during and afer menopause includes:
Eating healthy foods, including whole grains, plant-based fats (like olive oil), and fresh fruits and vegetables.
Limiting the intake of high-fat animal products.
Maintaining a healthy weight.
Avoiding smoke.
Exercising regularly, since this reduces risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and cancers and helps improve mood and overall well-being.
(Specific pelvic floor exercises improve fitness of the muscles used during sex and may increase sensations during orgasm).
Above all, Talk with your doctor about symptom relief from vaginal dryness, hot flashes, and decreased sexual desire.
Make sure you tell your doctor about any alternative or over-the-counter treatments you use.
Menopause- All You Need To Know About Your Symptoms.
Menopause
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Menopause can be defined as the gradual decline and eventaul stop of menstruation,the psycholgical mechanism that goes with it, inclusive!
It is estimated that out of 10 women experience symptoms leading up to the menopause, of these, 75% find their Menopausal symptoms difficult to deal with, and these symptoms are usually accompanied with various physiological and psychological changes which are caused by the decline in ovarian function.
In most cases, the first sign of menopause is a change in the usual pattern of your periods as you grow older. Your period may start every two to three weeks, or you may not have one for months at a time. The amount of menstrual blood lost may also change, and most women find it increases slightly.
Menopause can be classed into three types:
Physiolgic Menopause
Pathologic Menopause
Artificial Menopause.
Physiologic Menopause
This happens when the functions of the ovaries normally decline because of aging. This type of menopause as a result! starts to occur in women between the ages of 40 and 50 and a woman will have irregular or infrequent ovulation with declinen menstrual function. Menstruation eventually ceases between the ages of 45 and 55 from observations.
Pathological Menopause
Pathological menopause is also reffered to as Premature Menopause and it is the sudden termination of Menstruation not due to aging and it is characteristically known to occur before the woman reaches the age of 40.Studies have shown that in the United states, 5% of women premature menopause without a known, clear or obvious reason.
Premature menopause may however, be caused by the presence of some diseases. these diseases which are infections, in the reproductive tract, mainly tumors, may cause pathologic menopause.
Tumors in the rproductive tract may seriously harm the overies ,weaken and eventually damage it's normal function.
Apart from Tumors and diseases, factors such as extreme emotional stress, malnutrition, radiation therapy or exposure to too much radiation and debilitation can also cause premature or pathological menopause. this condition is usually created when a woman undr=ers=goes surgical procedure involving the overies!
Artificial Menopause
This type of menopause occurs when there is a cessation of the ovarian function. this is similar to pathological menopause, because it as well occursfollowing ration therapy or a surgical procedure.
Menopause is a necessary stage in the life of every woman so it is important that she be able to pass through this phase with the least complications possible and with the help and understanding of the people around her.
SIGNS OF MENOPAUSE.
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These include:
*Hot flashes
*Night sweats
*Insomnia
*fatigue
*emotional "problems"
*sexual changes
*palpitations (not a common symptom)
*Vaginal dryness and thinning of the vaginal area
*Decreased libido (sex drive)
*Anxiety, Anger, Mood Swings
*Forgetfulness or “fuzzy brain” syndrome
*Depression, feelings of despair
*Vaginal and bladder infections
*Short-term memory loss
*Joint and muscle pain
*Rapid skin aging & Loss of tone in breasts
*Fatigue and heart palpitations
*Shorter or longer menstrual cycles
*Change of menstrual flow
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Menopause can be defined as the gradual decline and eventaul stop of menstruation,the psycholgical mechanism that goes with it, inclusive!
It is estimated that out of 10 women experience symptoms leading up to the menopause, of these, 75% find their Menopausal symptoms difficult to deal with, and these symptoms are usually accompanied with various physiological and psychological changes which are caused by the decline in ovarian function.
In most cases, the first sign of menopause is a change in the usual pattern of your periods as you grow older. Your period may start every two to three weeks, or you may not have one for months at a time. The amount of menstrual blood lost may also change, and most women find it increases slightly.
Menopause can be classed into three types:
Physiolgic Menopause
Pathologic Menopause
Artificial Menopause.
Physiologic Menopause
This happens when the functions of the ovaries normally decline because of aging. This type of menopause as a result! starts to occur in women between the ages of 40 and 50 and a woman will have irregular or infrequent ovulation with declinen menstrual function. Menstruation eventually ceases between the ages of 45 and 55 from observations.
Pathological Menopause
Pathological menopause is also reffered to as Premature Menopause and it is the sudden termination of Menstruation not due to aging and it is characteristically known to occur before the woman reaches the age of 40.Studies have shown that in the United states, 5% of women premature menopause without a known, clear or obvious reason.
Premature menopause may however, be caused by the presence of some diseases. these diseases which are infections, in the reproductive tract, mainly tumors, may cause pathologic menopause.
Tumors in the rproductive tract may seriously harm the overies ,weaken and eventually damage it's normal function.
Apart from Tumors and diseases, factors such as extreme emotional stress, malnutrition, radiation therapy or exposure to too much radiation and debilitation can also cause premature or pathological menopause. this condition is usually created when a woman undr=ers=goes surgical procedure involving the overies!
Artificial Menopause
This type of menopause occurs when there is a cessation of the ovarian function. this is similar to pathological menopause, because it as well occursfollowing ration therapy or a surgical procedure.
Menopause is a necessary stage in the life of every woman so it is important that she be able to pass through this phase with the least complications possible and with the help and understanding of the people around her.
SIGNS OF MENOPAUSE.
-------------------
These include:
*Hot flashes
*Night sweats
*Insomnia
*fatigue
*emotional "problems"
*sexual changes
*palpitations (not a common symptom)
*Vaginal dryness and thinning of the vaginal area
*Decreased libido (sex drive)
*Anxiety, Anger, Mood Swings
*Forgetfulness or “fuzzy brain” syndrome
*Depression, feelings of despair
*Vaginal and bladder infections
*Short-term memory loss
*Joint and muscle pain
*Rapid skin aging & Loss of tone in breasts
*Fatigue and heart palpitations
*Shorter or longer menstrual cycles
*Change of menstrual flow
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