Good vitamins for menopausal hormone

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All women cannot avoid perimenopause and menopause. This period can cause physiological loss of function due to decreased ovarian function. The addition of vitamins that are good for hormones can help limit hot flashes or sleep disturbances... caused by menopause.

1. Characteristics of women's menopause

Perimenopause can occur a few years before and 1 year after the last menstrual period. This stage shows the most symptoms because there are quite large hormone fluctuations. This period occurs when the ovaries begin to age, the ability to respond to the pituitary gonadotropin-stimulating hormone and LH hormone is reduced, causing symptoms such as: shorter follicles, less ovulation, decreased production progesterone production.
At this stage, double ovulation as well as extra-luteal events such as premature follicular formation due to rapid increase in FSH often occur and sometimes have an abnormal effect on estradiol levels. During this period, the number of healthy follicles is reduced, the remaining follicles do not respond, the ovaries will produce very little estradiol, the total estrogen concentration will also decrease over time. Testosterone will begin to decline in adulthood and not accelerate at menopause, as the stroma of the postmenopausal ovaries as well as the adrenal glands continue to secrete significant amounts. When ovarian and estrogen suppressors are reduced, they inhibit the release of LH and FSH by the pituitary gland, causing a marked increase in these two hormones in the circulation.
The characteristic signs of menopause begin to manifest in a woman's 40s with the first change in the length of the menstrual cycle. Accompanying this menstrual cycle are significant fluctuations in estrogen levels that cause phenomena such as breast engorgement, changes in menstrual blood volume, frequent mood swings, and menstrual-related migraines. moon .

2. Vitamins that are good for endocrine in menopausal women

One of the useful tips to help women get through menopause gently without affecting their normal life is supplementing with vitamins that are good for the endocrine and overall body.
Here are the vitamins that are good for the hormone that perimenopausal and menopausal women should fully supplement:
Vitamin A: Is one of the vitamins for menopause. Menopause increases the risk of osteoporosis, so taking vitamin A can increase the strength of bones, soft tissues, skin and teeth. Not only that, vitamin A also helps improve vision as well as strengthen the body's immune system. Foods that contain vitamin A include cantaloupe, apricots, egg yolks, papaya, cod liver oil, carrots, cereals, broccoli, sweet potatoes, pumpkin, yellow bell peppers, vegetables spinach, dark green leafy vegetables, bright yellow vegetable and fruit lettuce...

Vitamin B2 also known as riboflavin: The role of vitamin B2 is to promote the immune system, maintain normal growth and metabolism of the body. When the body of menopausal women does not have an adequate supply of vitamin B2, it can increase the risk of depression and other problems related to the immune system. Vitamin B6 also known as pyridoxine, plays a large role in ensuring the normal function of the immune system in the body. At the same time, this vitamin also works to help reduce the risk of depression in postmenopausal women. Fruits such as avocados, bananas, green vegetables, fruits, and nuts are high in vitamin B6. Vitamin B7, also known as biotin, has a great influence on the immune system as well as the condition of hair and skin. Furthermore, biotin plays an important role in maintaining healthy cholesterol levels in the body. Vitamin B7 is commonly found in foods such as avocados, sunflower seeds, spinach, beef liver, eggs, salmon, tuna, broccoli... Vitamin B9: This hormone-balancing vitamin is quite important. importance to women's health. Vitamin B9 is not only important in hormone balance, but also helps reduce conditions and the risk of diseases related to heart disease and blood pressure. Get Vitamin B9 through foods like broccoli, lettuce, oranges, bananas, beets, legumes, bread, cereals, pasta, asparagus, okra, fish, spinach. .. Vitamin B12 is important in maintaining the body's metabolism and preventing the symptoms of dementia and depression in menopausal women. Milk and dairy products along with green vegetables contain quite good levels of vitamin B2. Vitamin B12 is often found in shellfish, eggs, milk, mackerel, sardines, salmon, milk and dairy products, whole grains, liver... Vitamin C has a role. Helps strengthen the immune system, support the production of blood cells, increase resistance and speed up the body's healing and recovery process. Vitamin C will be concentrated in citrus or citrus fruits, papaya, cruciferous vegetables, cauliflower, green bell peppers, strawberries, kale, guava, kiwi and strawberries. Vitamin D helps keep bones strong, so it helps menopausal women prevent osteoporosis as well as other types of cancer. Fatty fish such as salmon, milk, yogurt, cheese, cod liver oil, beef liver, sausages, nutritious cereals, cockles, black and red caviar... all contain vitamin D levels. quite abundant. Vitamin E belongs to the group of fat-soluble vitamins and has very good antioxidant capacity. Vitamin E also participates in biochemical reactions in the body as a catalyst and against the cell's processing cycle. This is also a good vitamin for female endocrine. Vitamin E is found in many mangoes, asparagus, vegetable oils, wheat germ, avocado, broccoli, squash, sunflower seeds, spinach, papaya, chestnuts...

3. Some notes when supplementing with vitamins for the body of menopausal women

With vitamin A, a 2002 study found that overuse of this vitamin was associated with a 40% increased risk of hip fracture in postmenopausal women. People with a history of heart disease, blood pressure or heavy alcohol use should not use vitamin A.
Among the B vitamins, vitamin B6 and vitamin B12 can affect the health of the body. blood pressure as well as blood sugar of the body. Patients with diabetes or low blood pressure who take vitamin B supplements need to be careful and under the guidance of a doctor. Besides, vitamin B6 also increases the risk of bleeding if used in excess.
Vitamin E can also have the opposite effect in people with cognitive impairment, Alzheimer's disease, kidney disease, eye disease or dermatological diseases. Therefore, when using this vitamin, it is necessary to consult a doctor to avoid the above conditions.
Supplementing with hormone-friendly vitamins can help women get through menopause gently without affecting a normal life. However, for safe vitamin supplementation for the body, it is best for women to consult a specialist.
Currently, Vinmec International General Hospital has a package of pre-menopausal health examination and counseling. When registering for an examination package, customers will be examined and consulted with a specialist in Gynecology; Perform tests to evaluate hormonal status such as:
Gynecological examination Gynecological examination, breast examination Transabdominal ultrasound of the uterus and ovaries Taking samples for cervical-vaginal cytology Mammogram (2 sides) Measuring osteoporosis Perform tests such as: quantitative FSH (Follicular Stimulating Hormone), quantitative FSH (Follicular Stimulating Hormone), quantitative LH (Luteinizing Hormone), quantitative AMH (Anti-AMH) - Mullerian Hormone), Estradiol quantification, Testosteroned determination, Cholesterol determination, LDL-C (Low density lipoprotein Cholesterol) quantification, HDL-C (High density lipoprotein Cholesterol) quantification, Glucose determination AST (GOT) determination. measure ALT activity (GPT), total urinalysis (By automatic machine),...

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