When we think of “menopause,” we often think of labels like mood swings and irritability. But understanding menopause shouldn’t stop at these stereotypes!
\”Menopause\” is a natural process that every woman will experience. It brings fear, doubts, and even some emotions that are unwilling to face. But if you look at it, you will find that this is just a part of the journey of life.
During menopause, women may experience various discomforts:
1. Personal experience: irregular menstruation, hot flashes, excessive sweating, insomnia, frequent urination, urinary incontinence, vaginitis and other problems.
2. External observation: mood swings, irritability, depression and other emotional changes. 
3. Partners understand: discomfort during sex, such as vaginal pain, burning sensation, loss of sexual desire, etc.
4. Hidden problems: cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, increased risk of fractures, decreased cognitive function, etc.
The mental and psychological changes of menopausal women can be mild or severe, and timely identification is very important! Here are some common symptoms of menopausal depression
Persistent low mood: feeling frustrated, helpless, hopeless, or experiencing significant mood swings.
Loss of interest and fun: Loss of interest in activities or hobbies that were previously interesting, and inability to experience normal happiness and satisfaction.
Sleep problems: insomnia, early awakening, excessive dreams or decreased sleep quality.
Fatigue and Lack of Energy: Feeling tired, weak, and lacking energy, and not being able to recover even after rest.
Attention and memory problems: Difficulty concentrating, memory loss, or slow thinking.
Negative self-evaluation: excessive self-blame, low self-esteem, or feeling useless.
Anxiety and nervousness: Feeling nervous, restless, irritable, or anxious.
Physical symptoms: headache, chest tightness, stomach pain, muscle aches and other physical discomforts.
Don’t ever feel like “menopause&r”dquo;It’s hard to talk about this problem. Sisters who are in menopause or are about to enter menopause, please face this problem‼ ️
1. Maintain good living habits
Have a regular daily life and don\’t stay at home all the time. You can do some slow exercises, such as yoga, Tai Chi, walking, etc., which can help the body\’s blood circulation and maintain the stability of the nervous system.
2. Cultivate interests and hobbies
Explore your personal interests and hobbies from life and enrich your life, such as playing cards, square dancing, playing ball, doing small crafts, flower arranging, etc. Do what you like and feel naturally comfortable
3. Reasonable diet
In daily life, supplement more estrogen and natural progesterone, and eat more foods rich in natural estrogen, such as soybeans, black beans, chickpeas, lentils, flax seeds, cranberries, etc. At the same time, vitamin A, vitamin C, and vitamin E are added, which are good antioxidants. Menopause is also accompanied by osteoporosis, which can promote ammonia sugar production.
4. Daily acupoint massage
Press your temples and Baihui points every day, and comb your hair with a comb for 5 minutes every day to relieve your mood. You can also press the Shenmen point, which has the effect of calming the nerves and reducing fire, eliminating negative emotions and reducing upset
5. Family members communicate more
Communicate more with family and friends, feel comfortable, let them understand the physiological and psychological changes of menopause, or seek timely consultation from a doctor to help us get through this stage smoothly.
