By Ruben Knisely
Menopause, along its symbolic impact as the end of a woman's reproductive capacities, represents a series of sexual and psychological changes that take place in her body. The well known consequences of estrogens level decrease are insomnia, night sweats, mood swings, skin changes hot flashes, the vaginal tissues changes or even a shortening of the vagina that can create discomfort and pain during sexual intercourse.
Together with the menopause, some women may also encounter symptoms of androgen deficiency or low testosterone. The testosterone level drops steadily in both men and women starting at age 30. after the age of 50, when the level of testosterone reaches its lowest limits, more than 40 percent of women loose sexual desire. This deficiency can affect the sexual arousal, the capacity to reach orgasm and most important of all, looses interest in sex. Besides sexual changes, the androgen deficiency can also have an impact on the energy level, bone and muscular health, cognitive functions and women's sense of well being.
Once a woman enters the postmenopausal stage, some changes may occur: gain of weight, changing of face features, predisposition to certain infections, skin wrinkles or slowing metabolism.
It is not easy for a woman to deal with this transition. But like in any other difficulties, a strategy is required. First, list all the problems you encounter during the menopause transition, in order to find methods to solve every one of them in particular. Consult your doctor, you personal trainer and your partner.
The decreased levels of hormones can be adjusted by medication a doctor can prescribe you. Also, the doctor will help you to prevent osteopenia or osteoporosis. The vaginal and urethra dryness can be fixed with lubricants. The body aspects that concern you can be changed too by working out at a gym and cosmetics. The easiest way to deal with all the problems is to accept the idea that they affect you but try to fix them the best way you can. Learn to like the new person that menopause has turned you in.
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