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The article was professionally consulted by MSc Huynh An Thien - Department of Medical Examination and Internal Medicine, Vinmec International General Hospital Da Nang.
Menopause is the period of permanent cessation of menstruation, amenorrhea that lasts 12 months from the last menstrual period. Perimenopause is the period that occurs from the onset of ovarian activity until the onset of clinical symptoms of menopause. Due to the decrease in sex hormones, the endorphins are not secreted, leading to the mechanical symptoms of menopause such as psycho-physiological disorders, joint pain, vasomotor disorders...
1. What is menopausal vasomotor disorder?
The quality of life of menopausal women is severely reduced by the impact of menopausal symptoms, for example, when hot flashes make them feel hot, uncomfortable in the chest and neck area. and face... The most life-oriented image is vasomotor disorder, patients feel nervous, anxious, heart palpitations,...2. Causes of vasomotor disorders in menopause
Scientists have not yet determined the pathogenesis. But they believe that a lack of sex hormones is the cause of this symptom. This is not a common symptom, and will go away with time.
3. Complications of vasomotor disorders
Triệu chứng rối loạn vận mạch kéo dài có thể dẫn đến mất ngủ mãn tính, khó ngủ hoặc ngủ không sâu giấc
Symptoms of persistent vasomotor disorders can lead to chronic insomnia, difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep. Women with the disorder have a higher risk of heart disease and osteoporosis. According to the Harvard study, depression is also linked to the disorder in menopausal patients. According to the HSU study of the sleep quality survey of postmenopausal women and its consequences, 42.1% of the women surveyed had sleep disturbances and depression associated with sleep disturbances. sleep . Risk factors are stress at work, perimenopause, some chronic diseases,...
4. Risk factors for vasomotor disorders at menopause
Not all women have vasomotor disorders, but most women do. Risk factors include:
Smoking : Smokers (passive or active) have a higher incidence of the disease than non-smokers. Obesity: People who are overweight often have a higher duration of vasomotor dysfunction than those with a suitable body proportion.
5. Treatment of vasomotor disorders in menopause
Tập thể dục nhẹ nhàng giúp giảm bớt các triệu chứng vận mạch
For menopausal patients who are treated with hormone therapy by their doctor. Doctors give estrogen to women. Hormone therapy is most valuable when the person performing it is younger than 60 years of age. If the patient cannot use hormone therapy, replace it with one of the following drugs: Paroxetine, Venlafaxine,...
Besides, there are many ways without drugs to relieve vasomotor symptoms:
Change Lifestyle changes Limit stimulants such as alcohol, drugs, ... Loose clothes create a sense of comfort for the wearer. Gentle exercise. A healthy diet contains many nutrients. Soybeans and oysters are foods rich in isoflavones. 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 assess hormonal status such as:
Gynecological examination Gynecological examination, breast examination Transabdominal ultrasound of uterus and ovaries Taking samples for cervical-vaginal cytology Mammogram (2 sides) Osteoporosis Measurement Perform other tests to detect premenopausal conditions, if any.
Master Doctor Huynh An Thien has strengths and experiences in examination, consultation and treatment of neurological diseases; respiratory and endocrine-metabolic diseases
Before being a neurologist at the Department of Medical Examination and Internal Medicine - Vinmec International Hospital Da Nang, Dr. Thien used to have long working experience at the hospital Hue Central
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