New Delhi . The journey of menopause is also not easy for women. Many changes take place in the body which affect the woman mentally as well. They suddenly reach such a stage of age in which the skin becomes irritated, the body starts aching, there is tension in the muscles and all this together affects the mental health. World Menopause Day, which is celebrated on 18 October, explains this problem of half the population.
World Menopause Day was started in 1984. The International Menopause Society, in collaboration with the World Health Organization, started celebrating it. It aims to promote awareness about menopause (the term menopause refers to the last menstrual period, usually between the ages of 40 and 50) and the physical, emotional and social challenges women face during this period. Has to be resolved.
Every year an awareness campaign is conducted with a theme. This time the theme is Menopause Hormone Therapy. spoke to some senior gynecologists about what this therapy is.
Dr. Trupti Raheja, Principal Consultant, Obstetrics and Gynecology, CK Birla Hospital(R), Delhi, talks about HRT (Hormone Replacement Therapy).
HRT replaces the hormones (primarily estrogen and progesterone) that the body stops producing during menopause. It may be given as tablets, skin patches, gels or creams.
HRT effectively reduces the intensity of hot flashes, night sweats, and mood swings. It helps maintain bone density, reducing the risk of osteoporosis and fractures. It may reduce the risk of heart disease in women who start taking it closer to menopause.
According to the doctor, it plays an important role in controlling emotions. She says, overall it can improve sleep, sexual health and emotional wellbeing.
Along with this, the doctor also issues a warning. According to him, it is important to understand its side effects along with its benefits. She says, while HRT offers many benefits, it is important to be aware of the potential risks. Which may increase the risk of blood clots and stroke, a slight increase in the risk of breast cancer with longterm use and gallstones.
HRT is currently recommended for women struggling with severe symptoms of menopause, especially if these are affecting their daily life. These also include those who cannot take other medicines for osteoporosis.
However, people with certain cancers, blood clots, or women with a history of heart disease should consult their doctor for alternative treatments.
At the same time, senior gynecologist Dr. Garima Sahni talks about laser therapy and PRP. Dr. Sahni is also the cofounder of Pristine Care. He tried to explain this with a case study. Said, I treated a patient who was suffering from the effects of surgical menopause (ovarian removal surgery), which causes severe vaginal dryness and other complications.
The doctor says, for more than ten years, she had been taking antibiotics to manage her symptoms, yet nothing was changing. I recommended a combination of laser therapy and PRP (plateletrich plasma) treatment.
Happily, after just a few sessions, his symptoms improved significantly. Today, she is free from pain, happy and enjoying life again – an inspiring example of how innovation can help patients without causing discomfort to the body.
The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism recently published a report. According to which, during perimenopause, progesterone and estradiol – the most powerful form of estrogen – start changing in the body. Due to which the symptoms of depression start increasing. At the same time, due to low levels of estrogen in menopause, one may have to face problems like bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. Women also have to face bipolar disorder during menopause. Due to this, irritability, depression, stress and lack of sleep are seen in women.
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