Will menopausal discomfort disappear? May bring 5 major crises! Doctor: Increased incidence of obesity, cardiovascular disease, gynecological cancer, etc.

Women between the ages of 40 and 54 have to face another new journey in their lives, which is "menopause". As hormones gradually decrease, physiological functions are affected and health gradually declines. Men and women have very different physiological structures, and the symptoms of menopause are also different. However, women experience particularly obvious menopausal symptoms. In addition to physiological changes, they are also affected psychologically.

Doctor: Menopausal discomfort will disappear! Be more careful about these 5 major health crises

According to statistics, Chinese women face menopause problems between the ages of 45 and 60. The most common menopausal problems include memory loss, mood swings, anxiety, vaginal dryness, bone pain, insomnia, etc. For some people, the symptoms will disappear within a year, but for a few people, the symptoms may last for more than five years after entering menopause. Deputy Director Qian Zhengping of Beitou Health Management Hospital pointed out that the discomfort symptoms associated with menopause will disappear, but we should be careful about aging and lack of estrogen protection, which will bring the following five potential health crises, such as obesity, increased chronic diseases, cardiovascular diseases, osteoporosis and increased incidence of gynecological cancer.

The basal metabolic rate decreases after menopause, and waist and abdominal obesity becomes more obvious

Dr. Qian Zhengping further explained that after women stop menstruating, the loss of hormones and the decrease in basal metabolic rate will make them more likely to gain weight, with obesity in the waist and abdomen becoming more obvious. If the waist circumference exceeds the ideal size (women should be less than 80 cm, men should be less than 90 cm), it will affect the body's metabolism, leading to increased triglyceride levels and blood sugar, increasing the risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes. Obesity is also one of the main causes of the increased risk of gynecological cancer. In addition, Dr. Qian Zhengping pointed out that some women in menopause, fearing the loss of hormones, blindly and improperly use hormone supplements without professional medical evaluation and advice. Such behavior may also cause excessive stimulation of the uterus and ovaries, increasing the risk of cancer.

After women go through menopause, the loss of hormones and a decrease in basal metabolic rate can make it easier for them to gain weight, with obesity in the waist and abdomen becoming more obvious.

After menopause, due to hormonal changes, the rate of bone loss will also accelerate.

Another important health issue during menopause is osteoporosis. The bone mass of the human skeleton increases with age after birth, reaching its peak at around 20 to 30 years old, after which the bone mass gradually decreases. After menopause, women lose bone mass faster due to hormonal changes.

When facing menopause, women do not need to worry too much. As long as they manage their own health well, they can still gracefully get through menopausal discomfort and reduce the risk of disease. For women who are about to enter menopause or have already stopped menstruating, Dr. Qian Zhengping reminds them to pay attention to a balanced diet, consume more fruits and vegetables and foods rich in dietary fiber, not smoke, drink less, maintain a normal schedule, control their healthy body shape and be sure to have regular health checks.

Be careful of the three major gynecological cancers (cervical cancer, endometrial cancer, and ovarian cancer) during menopause

Osteoporosis, cardiovascular disease, and the three major gynecological cancers (cervical cancer, endometrial cancer, and ovarian cancer) are always silent when they occur in the early stages. If you want to detect and treat them early, you must rely on health checks.

Dr. Qian Zhengping pointed out that smear examinations, mammography or breast ultrasound examinations, hormone-related examinations, bone density examinations and cerebrovascular health examinations (blood tests, carotid ultrasound, head MRI, CAC arterial calcification analysis) are all key examination items for menopausal women. No matter how busy you are, you should at least arrange a women's health examination for yourself. If any abnormalities are found during the examination, please follow the doctor's advice to receive further treatment and regular follow-up examinations.