The climacteric phase – somatic and psychological manifestations. Nutritional guidelines and botanical remedies for menopausal transition
Mateusz Pawlak
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Key Takeaways
Menopause, representing the final menstrual cycle in a woman’s lifespan, constitutes a pivotal biological transition in reproductive capacity. From an evolutionary standpoint, questions arise regarding potential benefits derived from the cessation of fertility, given that it precludes the transmission of one’s genetic material. The so-called "grandmother hypothesis"—a complement to the "maternal hypothesis"—posits that older women may enhance the survival prospects of their genes by actively investing in the care of grandchildren rather than risking late-term pregnancy, which carries an escalating threat of perinatal complications that endanger both maternal and fetal survival. This adaptive mechanism may have evolved as a long-term strategy to maximize reproductive success across generations.
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Menopause
Menopause is the natural stage of life of every woman, occurring between 45 and 55 years of age (sometimes earlier). It is associated with a significant decrease in the production of hormones by the ovaries. Decreased ovarian activity occurs after 40 years.
Symptoms of menopause
The most common symptoms affecting up to 80% of women during and after menopause are, of course, the so-called "platelet symptoms", i.e. hot flashes and sweating attacks. The feeling of fever occurs in the area of the breastplate as it travels upwards, accompanied by the most common redness of the face. It is not yet known what is the direct cause. The appearance of these symptoms is beneficial to me: stress, however, alcohol, obesity. In addition to the above-mentioned symptoms, there is a significant increase in the risk of blood fractures.
Mental signs and symptoms of menopause
Symptoms of the mental nature of menopause are associated with a lack of estrogen. These hormones naturally increase the action of serotonin one of the neurotransmitters responsible for... etc. For moods. Regardless of the continent, menopausal symptoms are similar in women of any race. Characteristic are changes in mood, feelings of hopelessness, irritability, insomnia, decreased libido, concentration.
Is it when menopause starts and how long it lasts?
Premenopause a period of several years before menopause post-meopause a year after menopaise.
Diet at menopause
In the menopause and postmenopausal periods, therefore, there are certain changes in the metabolism of fat in the abdominal gland, which is particularly unfavorable in terms of the proper functioning of the diet. Lipid profile worsens Most often there is an increase in the concentration of the adverse fraction of cholesterol and triglycerides in the body: in Poland up to 2/3 of women during menopausal years have a full source of fatty acid in their body.
Herbal remedies for menopause
On the one hand, long-term use may increase the risk of breast, endometrial, and testicular cancer. On the other hand, concerns about the use of synthetic herbal remedies have been raised about the benefits of using natural herbal medicines to relieve symptoms (Latin Americans are an ethnic group that does not normally use HTZ). However, it has also been shown that the effects of this treatment on the nervous system and osteoporosis are also significantly reduced.
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