Vitamins to treat menopause

Vitamins to treat menopause

Menopause is a major turning point in the life of women. Different women face different discomforts during this period and there are no set remedies for the problems. We normally treat based on symptoms and the problem gets sorted as the hormonal imbalance is over. Hot flushes or sweating is the most common symptom. Mood swings, depression and emotional burst-outs are other common complaints.


Insomnia, weight gain, headache and body ache are the other symptoms. Some women complain about body ache and osteoporosis as well. Loss of sexual drive and dryness in vagina is also one of the most talked problem during this period.


There are various treatments suggested for menopause and it is completely trial and error process to find out what actually works for you. Vitamin supplements work very well for some women. They contain enough quantity of vitamins, minerals and the other essential elements. They also provide energy to the body and women who are not overweight can take the supplements based on milk products and chocolate. The basic vitamins like A, B, C, D and E help in boosting the metabolism. The minerals and other nutrients supply energy to the body and rebuild the strength.


These supplements are helpful in reducing the pre-menopause and post-menopause symptoms. They reduce the harmful effects and help the body in dealing with the condition of reduced estrogen and progesterone levels.
Vitamins and their effect on menopause problems

Various vitamins help the body in various ways to deal with this problem.


• Vitamin D: We always recommend vitamin D for women. Especially in the countries where the exposure to direct sunlight is least, it is mandatory to take vitamin D supplements. According to the RDA recommendations, women are supposed to take at least 1000 IU of vitamin D daily. The quantity becomes 2000 IU if medical examination reveals that the woman is suffering from vitamin D deficiency. It is equally important to include calcium in the daily diet plan. Vitamin D and calcium work hand in hand to regain the structural power and correct menopause related problems.


• Vitamin E: We recommend at least 800IU daily to overcome menopause related problems. It controls the problem of hot flushes considerably. It relieves from the distress and fatigue and acts as an antioxidant. It controls the aging effect and reduces free radicals in the body.


• Iron and Vitamin C: Just like Calcium and Vitamin D, we recommend Iron and Vitamin C together. According to international standards, it is mandatory to take 20mg iron daily up to the age of 50. The quantity can be reduced to 10mg after that.


• Vitamin B: Mood swings are the most common symptoms after hot flushes. During menopause women feel drastic emotional changes. There are moments of depression and agony. Vitamin B helps greatly to overcome this problem. However, since there are many variants of Vitamin B we recommend Vitamin B complex supplement to the patients. It is an excellent treatment to control the fatigue and irritations during menopause.
Replenish the body with vitamins and face the challenges of menopause easily.

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Take it is easy, its Menopause Dr.Rita Bakshi,

Senior Gynecologist & IVF Specialist-International Fertility Centre, GreenPark, New Delhi.
The end of your monthly cycles is the time that requires a healthy change in your life cycle¦

I know it's too early to ask, but I am scared of Menopause. Is it hard to handle? and she paused for a moment, forcing herself to smile.

I was inspired to write this column when I met this patient of mine. She was just 27 and was really scared of this word Menopause, probably she heard someone in her family talking as the difficult time in a womans life.

She further asked me Is this a stage of forgetfulness, hot flashes.

And I told her what I am telling you Its a new beginning.  True a woman becomes forgetful, she suffers with mood swings, vaginal dryness and night sweats that affect her sleep, but then these changes can also be due to normal aging which will subside after a while.

You don't need to be afraid, instead you need to be educated. Menopause is a natural biological event when ovulation ceases, menstruation gets less frequent and ultimately stops. In other words, it is a time when a woman passes from a reproductive to a non-reproductive stage.

What can never change about Menopause is the fact that you are not alone; remind yourself again and again that millions of women are dealing with the end of fertility. You don't know but many of them are muddling along in discomfort, irritation and they all claim that they are scared of this phase in their lives. The truth is every woman feels the same, and all you need to do is to take full charge of your health during this period.

The only problem that I see today is we are not educated about this. According to me, Knowledge is Power. The first thing to do is to identify the symptoms, then consult your doctor and always keep yourself abreast with information on Menopause. Keep telling yourself that I will deal with it wisely because there is no other way. All women are blessed with great will power and can deal with anything and everything. All you need to do is to educate yourself and things will follow.

I have had many patients who talk to me of Menopause as if it is a disease. It is not at all a medical condition, but a natural one, which could be easily taken care of by your right mental approach. Support it with a healthy change in your eating regime by incorporating a lot of fresh fruits, fiber rich foods etc.

Please follow these simple guidelines:-

Get enough sleep because if you are sleep deprived, even a simplest thing will also affect you badly. So get enough amount of night sleep by avoiding large meals, alcohol, caffeine or any sort of physical activity before going to bed.Â
Do not just sit in a corner, engage yourself in any kind of physical activity that you like 5 - 6 times a week. Spend time with your loved ones.
Read books, develop some hobby and try to stay as positive as you can in order to overcome daily stress. You can also try some relaxation techniques.
Do not keep your problems only to yourself but discuss them with your partner or friends so that you can feel relaxed & relieved. Move out, visit new places with your friends and family don’t you forget there is life after menopause.
You can ask your doctor for medicines or therapies that can reduce problems associated with menopause to certain extent.
The secret to a Happier Menopause is a Happier YOU. The truth remains the same for thousands of women You and I can live the healthiest and happiest lifestyle during this period” only if we want to. Your unparalleled energy, hope and power will see you through this with absolute ease.

Begin each day by telling yourself take it easy, its just Menopause

Life During Menopause

Life During Women Menopause

Menopause is a different period in a women's life when her periods eventually stops and her body goes through a series of changes which no longer allow her to conceive and to get pregnant. It is a biological and natural phenomena that occurs in every women's life usually between the age of 45 -55.
Biologically menopause occurs in females when the level of hormones like estrogen and progesterone fall down and their body no longer produces eggs. Menopause can be a time of great emotional or physical change which can overwhelm you significantly if you aren't sure what to expect in this phase of life. The periods don’t stop all of a sudden, they gradually stop over the time. Initially your menstrual periods start occurring less often and after some time, they eventually stop.
Menopause results in the decline in the release of hormones such as progesterone and estrogen, and because of this, a women can face several uncomfortable physical problems but it is unlikely that every women would face the same kind of issues.

Problems and changes during menopause

• Night Sweats and Hot Flushes

Most of the women experience sudden hot flushes where she may feel very hot suddenly, and in turn she may feel like opening all the windows of the house butin the next minute she may feel a certain shivering sensation. During hot flushes a women may experience night sweats that can disturb her sleep pattern.

• Pains and Aches

The reduced level of estrogen may lead to pain and aches in the body. A women may experience muscular pains, joint pains, headaches or backaches.

• Insomnia

The reduced levels of estrogen may disturb your sleep pattern. A women may also feel depressed during this period.

• Tiredness

Due to disturbed night sleep and lack of sleep owing to sweating at night, a woman can feel exhausted and tired during the day.

• Loss of vaginal elasticity

During menopause a women may face painful or uncomfortable intercourses due to thinning of vaginal walls which may cause loss of elasticity and dryness.

• Some women also face symptoms like palpitation, swollen ankles, dizziness etc.

Apart from various physical problems there are certain emotional issues also that a women may encounter. However, some women face no emotional changes whatsoever during this period, but for others this may be a period of great psychological distress. Some of the common emotional problems and changes include:

•    Poor concentration & memory
•    Panic attacks
•    Irritability, tearfulness, mood swings and depression
•    Significant decrease in sexual desire

A women should take greater care of herself to fight all the issues and problems caused by menopause. There are certain medical treatments available and you can consult your doctor for right treatment. Depending on the problems that you are facing you can work with your doctor to work out the best treatment that suits you.

Most of the women face depression during this transition period. If the depression, irritation and your mood swings are affecting your quality of life, following are steps to overcome this depression:

•    Get enough sleep because if you are sleep deprived the most simple problems will also affect you badly. So get enough amount of night sleep by avoiding  large meals, alcohol, caffeine or any sort of physical activity before going to bed. 
•    Engage yourself in any kind of physical activity that you like 5 - 6 times a week.
•    Read books, develop some hobby and try to stay as positive as you can in order to overcome daily stress. You can also try some relaxation techniques.
•    Don't keep your problems only to yourself but discuss them with your partner or friends so that you can feel relaxed & relieved.
•    You can ask your doctor for medicines or therapies that can reduce problems associated with menopause to certain extent.

Menopause comes with many problems but often after menopause, many women experience higher levels of satisfaction in all the aspects of their life. It can be a time when you can open many new doors for yourself. You must pamper yourself during this period and take very good care of yourself to avoid any sort of stress.