Essential medical follow-up during this time of change for women.
Menopause Treatment
Menopause is a period that all women who have periods go through at some point in their lives. This permanent cessation of menstruation is often accompanied by unpleasant and sometimes persistent symptoms, including mood swings and hot flashes. While in many cases these effects fade after a few years, it is possible to control them. Medical monitoring is therefore important during this stage of a woman's life.
Menopause, a period of hormonal changes
This phenomenon, which occurs after a gradual decrease in the synthesis of reproductive hormones, occurs on average around the age of 50 (between 45 and 50). However, the symptoms caused by hormonal changes begin in the period leading up to menopause, known as perimenopause. They often continue after menopause has been confirmed by the complete cessation of menstruation for a period of 12 consecutive months.
Two Distinct Periods
Premenopause
This transition phase generally lasts for 24 to 36 months, during which menstruation becomes irregular. This disruption of the menstrual cycle may be accompanied by hot flashes, sleep disturbances, and frequent mood swings.
Menopause
Once menstruation has completely stopped, estrogen levels remain at a much lower level, which can lead to genital changes (vaginal dryness, loss of lubrication) and urinary problems. In addition, hot flashes and mood swings may persist. While these symptoms usually subside after 3 to 5 years, for many women they continue into their 60s. These hormonal changes can also lead to osteoporosis.
How can these symptoms be controlled?
A low-fat diet rich in fiber and nutrients, combined with regular physical activity and good stress management, can help control the unpleasant effects of menopause. It is also best to avoid alcohol, tea, and coffee, as these can trigger hot flashes. Maintaining an active sex life can help alleviate the psychological effects. Moisturizing creams and lubricating gels are recommended for vaginal dryness.
In addition, if symptoms, particularly hot flashes, interfere with daily activities, hormone therapy may be prescribed. Non-hormonal medications may also be offered when hormone therapy is not desired or possible (particularly following breast cancer).
Menopause: the importance of medical follow-up
During this period of life, it is important to consult a doctor on a regular basis to monitor the process and its effects. If deemed necessary, the doctor may prescribe a treatment to alleviate symptoms (hormonal or non-hormonal). Such monitoring is offered to the residents of Rosemère and Laval by the doctors at the Clinique médicale privée Humani. They will assess each woman's situation and recommend appropriate measures to help her experience this time in her life as positively as possible.
| Monday: | 08h00 – 17h00 |
| Tuesday: | 08h00 – 17h00 |
| Wednesday: | 08h00 – 21h00 |
| Thursday: | 08h00 – 21h00 |
| Friday: | 08h00 – 17h00 |
| Saturday: | 08h00 – 12h00 |
| Sunday: | closed |
