Menopause and Related Issues
What is Menopause and Related Issues
Menopause is the natural phase in a woman’s life when her menstrual periods permanently stop due to the decline in female reproductive hormones (estrogen and progesterone).
It usually happens between 45–55 years of age, but can occur earlier (premature menopause) or later.
Menopause is not a disease, but it often brings physical and emotional challenges due to hormonal changes.
Causes
- Natural aging – the ovaries gradually produce less estrogen and progesterone.
- Surgical menopause – removal of ovaries (oophorectomy).
- Medical treatments – chemotherapy, radiation, or hormone-blocking therapies.
- Premature ovarian failure – ovaries stop functioning before age 40.
Symptoms
Physical symptoms:
- Hot flashes (sudden heat sensation, sweating)
- Night sweats and sleep disturbance
- Irregular or absent periods before final stoppage
- Vaginal dryness, itching, or discomfort during intimacy
- Weight gain and slower metabolism
- Hair thinning, dry skin
Emotional and mental symptoms:
- Mood swings, irritability
- Anxiety or depression
- Poor concentration and memory problems
- Fatigue, lack of motivation
- Long-term health risks due to low estrogen:
- Weak bones (osteoporosis) → higher risk of fractures
- Higher risk of heart disease
- Increased risk of urinary tract issues
Homeopathic Perspective
Homeopathy sees menopause as a natural transition but aims to smoothen the journey by reducing troublesome symptoms and preventing long-term complications.
Common Homeopathic Remedies:
- Lachesis – hot flushes, intolerance to tight clothes, talkative, symptoms worse at night.
- Sepia – indifference to loved ones, pelvic heaviness, vaginal dryness, irritable mood.
- Pulsatilla – tearful, changeable mood, better in fresh open air, no fixed thirst.
- Sulphur – hot flushes with burning, sweating, weak digestion, disturbed sleep.
- Calcarea carbonica – weight gain, fatigue, anxiety, profuse sweating, craving for eggs.
(The exact medicine is chosen based on the totality of symptoms, not just “menopause.”)
Precautions & Lifestyle Support
- Balanced diet: rich in calcium, vitamin D, proteins, green vegetables.
- Exercise: walking, yoga, and light weights help bone and heart health.
- Hydration: drink enough water to reduce hot flushes and dryness.
- Avoid triggers: spicy foods, caffeine, alcohol can worsen hot flashes.
- Stress management: meditation, deep breathing, relaxation practices.
- Regular health checkups: bone density, cholesterol, and blood pressure monitoring.
With a holistic homeopathic approach and lifestyle changes, women can pass through menopause with greater comfort, fewer symptoms, and protection against long-term risks.
