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Some Other Symptoms of Climacteric

 

 

 

  

The Secret to Sexual Satisfaction   

                                        

Many women approaching menopause experience sexual change,  both physical and  emotional, good and bad. Most are associated with the dips in estrogen  that being  during the climacteric. 

 

First, the  good. "Up until age 50 you experience intermittent peaks and  valleys of estrogen. And  when your estrogen dips  down low. Your testosterone peaks - along  with your sex drive." 

 

Problem is, estrogen stimulates cell growth and  vaginal lubrication. So its slow decline can lead to thinning of vaginal tissue and inadequate lubrication, both  of which  can cause irritation during intercourse. And that's  not all : Because the  cardiovascular and the  peripheral and central nervous systems are also  influenced by estrogen women in their  climacteric can experience a decline in blood flow  to their  genitals  , a drop in physical responsiveness and a loss of  sexual desire. 

 

Still other women experience touch impairment and aversion to  being  touched ( sexually or nonsexual) that  may be hormone based as well. "This is  often the secret  symptom," Dr. Seifer says , " the one nobody ever talks about . And  it's  a real  problem for women who one  nobody ever  talks  about . And  it's real problem for  women who  delayed childbearing .They have  younger children who tend to cling  to their legs , and the women  can't stand it. They end up pushing their families away because they feel suffocated."

 

Of course, there are several steps you can take to combat the sexual changes associated with menopause. You can use a water base lubricant such as K-Y Jelly or Replens during intercourse to combat vaginal dryness. And you can ask your doctor about  prescribing low dose ERT- specifically, a pill that contains both estrogen and  androgen  ( The male hormone, the  most active of which is testosterone). Although in some women it does   produce a few unsavory side  effects such as excess hair  growth  and deepen g of the voice , these problems can usually be reversed by  adjusting  the dosage. And  androgen boosts the sex drive of most  women wh9 take it,    

 

You can also talk to your partner about how you feel. Chances are , he knows something's different, " Says Dr. Seifer. He just does know what it is. " Let him in on your feelings. Then you can work on the problem together. 

 

Natural Help for Urine Leaks

 

A big word for an embarrassing problem, stress incontinence refers to the  involuntary escape of small amounts of urine when you  Cough, laugh, exercise or lift heavy objects. The culprit? Weakened sphincter muscles surrounding the  urethra. Childbearing  stretches these muscles, so its responsible for  many cases of stress incontinence., But the tissues in the  lower urethra and  sphincter that  regulate urine flow are also influenced by estrogen . And when its level in the  body wanes, these tissues become weak. 

 

A cycle of low- dose ERT can often eradicate stress incontinence says Dr. Seifer. But non-hormonal measures can be just as effective. Ask your doctor for  information on  bladder training and exercises. Such as kegels to strengthen the  muscles in your pelvic floor To find out how to perform Kegels).

 

Having sex may also help, says Dr. Prior. " The tissue surrounding  the urethra is erectile tissue, tissue, similar to a man's  penile tissue,"  she says. " So if you're feeling  sexy because your hormones are high but you aren't having  sex, there may be some swelling around the urethra. And incontinence can result."

 

Ride Out Occasional Jitters

 

Many women fear that depression is a natural consequence of menopause. But  research simply doesn't  bear this out. Fact is women approaching menopause are more likely to suffer from anxiety as Maria Lewis did, than depression. 

 

Many women experience free - floating  anxiety as foreboding a sense that something is going  to happen to them or to someone they love- while others may experience it  as a loss of confidence. Cobb herself recalls that after years of teaching, she suddenly become very self-conscious walking  into a classroom. " I just had this  feeling that I was going  of fall down or make a fool of myself," She says. 

 

But anxiety can manifest itself in many ways,, some of the most common being shallow  breathing, a heaviness in the  chest, an will being are at risk. If you're experiencing any of these symptoms, consult your doctor. She will set your mind at ease about their  cause ( most likely, you don't have heart disease or caner, for  instance ) and help you to better understand your anxiety and its various manifestations. In addition, you  should consider exercising regularly, indulging in relaxation techniques and avoiding stimulants such as nicotine and caffeine. 

 

Group therapy formal or informal may also make you feel better about this confusing stage, says Dr. Prior, who suggests sharing Your  experiences with other women about your age. " we've traditionally gone to our doctors for information that we could have gathered from our female friends, and we've come up short, " she says, " Only by talking to each other will we discover that other women have endured similar experiences, that we've not crazy and that we'll survive this stage of our lives" 

                                                                                                                       

 

 

 

 


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