How to Accelerate Menopause

As little girls growing up, we all heard the older women in our lives talking about "the change." For some of us, this seemed like a horrible and scary thing that we couldn't quite understand. As we got older, we realized that "the change" was just a code word for menopause. Menopause is something all women must face. It is our body's way of telling us we are no longer able to have children. Most women will hit menopause in their early 50's. Along with the cessation of menstruation, you will notice some emotional and psychical changes. Some women have trouble sleeping, while others experience hot flashes and mood swings. The symptoms of menopause are vast, differing from person to person. Some women find menopause liberating because they no longer have to worry about their monthly cycle and accidental pregnancy. For others, it can be a uncomfortable and painful time. If you are having a difficult time with menopause symptoms, you may find yourself wondering if there is a way for you to speed up the process so that you can feel like yourself again. Unfortunately, you can't make the menopause process go any faster, but there are things you can do to make yourself more comfortable as nature takes its course.

Instructions

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  Look into hormone replacement therapy. This is the most popular treatment for menopausal symptoms. Your doctor will give you low doses of estrogen on a regular basis. Estrogen is a key hormone in regulating a woman's reproductive cycle. When menopause hits, your estrogen levels drop. The loss of estrogen causes a lot of the physical symptoms of menopause, like hot flashes and headaches. Providing the body with low doses of estrogen will help regulate the hormones in your body, thus relieving menopausal symptoms.

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  Talk to your doctor about antidepressants. For some women, it's the emotional symptoms of menopause that cause the most problems. Some find themselves feeling depressed almost constantly. If the emotional weight of menopause is too much, talk to your doctor about antidepressants. These drugs will help to alleviate the emotional symptoms of menopause and keep hot flashes under control.

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  Exercise regularly. Be sure to exercise 30 minutes a day to prevent the onset of osteoporosis, cardiovascular disease and diabetes. Your body becomes more at risk for these illnesses after the onset of menopause. Regular exercise can also help to reduce the stress and other emotional symptoms of menopause.

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  Stop smoking and eat right. Smoking can increase the danger of cardiovascular disease in post-menopausal women. Eating a healthy, balanced diet can reduce your menopausal symptoms by supplying your body with the nutrients you need to stay healthy.