{"id":8023,"date":"2022-05-09T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-05-09T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hancockhealth.org\/?p=8023"},"modified":"2022-05-09T09:00:00","modified_gmt":"2022-05-09T13:00:00","slug":"menopause-there-is-hope","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hancockhealth.org\/es\/2022\/05\/menopause-there-is-hope\/","title":{"rendered":"Menopause? There Is Hope!"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Menopause? There Is Hope!<\/h1>\n\n
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Menopause, a time of huge bodily changes replete with hot flashes, insomnia, and a host of other symptoms that leave women saying, \u201cAin\u2019t nobody got time for that sh*t.\u201d Because we live in a world that has yet to understand the intricacies of the female body and its various cycles, there isn\u2019t a quick fix for those suffering through the hormonal turbulence of perimenopause or menopause. One thing we can do, however, is treat the symptoms as much as we can so we can at least get a good night\u2019s sleep.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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What many don\u2019t realize is that perimenopause<\/a> is the term for the change a woman goes through on her way toward menopause, which is the cessation of her period and, therefore, her reproductive cycle. It isn\u2019t something that is talked about much besides the occasional mention of hot flashes here and there, but it can be an extremely life-altering time. With the depletion of hormones progesterone and estrogen, women find themselves facing hot flashes and sweating that can contribute to difficulty sleeping, among other symptoms.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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What\u2019s a woman to do?<\/h2>\n<\/div>
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Traditionally, doctors lean toward prescribing replacement hormones for women experiencing extreme symptoms during perimenopause and menopause. Although this sounds like a quick and obvious fix, adding synthetic hormones can cause a whole host of other problems, such as an increased risk for certain types of cancer, blood clots, stroke, gallstones, and dementia. Women need to weigh the benefits versus the risks when deciding for themselves how they want to approach severe symptoms of menopause. If symptoms are not severe, some doctors are beginning to prescribe low doses of antidepressants, such as Prozac.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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If you are of a crunchy mindset . . .<\/h2>\n<\/div>
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If the thought of getting on a serious medication for your hot flashes and sleep problems causes you to recoil, there are plenty of natural options to try. Each woman\u2019s body is different, so what works for your friend may not work for you and vice versa. However, some tried and true things that help to regulate hormonal shifts include:<\/p>\n<\/div>

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