Menopause & Hot Flashes Treatment Celina – Chiropractic, Acupuncture & Laser

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Celina Menopause Treatment – Acupuncture & Laser

Menopause is the time in a woman’s life when her menstrual period has stopped. Menopause is caused by a decrease in the ovaries’ production of the hormones estrogen and progesterone, which eventually results in the ovaries’ ceasing to produce eggs, and the end of menstruation. A woman has reached menopause when she has not had a menstrual period for at least 12 months.

Menopause is a natural process that takes several years. During this time, fertility decreases, and periods often change in duration, frequency, and amount of blood flow. This stage is known as perimenopause, and it is often when symptoms of menopause begin. The average age that menopause occurs is 51, although it may occur prematurely in women who have had total hysterectomies or have received chemotherapy or radiation treatments.

 

Symptoms And Signs Of Menopause

 

The symptoms of menopause can vary, with some women experiencing no symptoms at all and others experiencing multiple severe symptoms. The first phase of menopause often begins with irregular periods, and can include the following symptoms:

  1. Insomnia

  2. Hot flashes

  3. Night Sweats

  4. Fatigue

  5. Discomfort during intercourse

  6. Vaginal dryness or itchiness

  7. Urinary tract infection

  8. Bladder control issues

  9. Weight gain

  10. Thinning hair

  11. Dry skin

Menopause can also have mental and emotional effects, causing mood swings, depression, and irritability.

 

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How Do You Diagnosis Menopause?

Menopause is usually diagnosed based on symptoms. In some cases, blood tests are used to make an accurate diagnosis and rule out any underlying conditions. If needed, testing will be performed by your OBGYN or Primary Care Provider. Two tests are typically used.

 

What is premenopause?

The gradual transition between your reproductive years and menopause (the cessation of menstrual periods) is called perimenopause (not premenopause). The literal meaning of this word is “around menopause.” Perimenopause is many years long and can be associated with shorter menstrual periods, irregular menses, night sweats, and other symptoms.

 

What factors change the timing of menopause?

Menopause occurs, on average, at age 51. The range is from 45 to 55 years old. But certain things can change the natural timing of perimenopause and menopause. These can be:

Surgery that removes the ovaries

If your ovaries are removed in a full hysterectomy, you will immediately enter menopause. Your periods stop, and you’re likely to have hot flashes and experience the other signs and symptoms of menopause. These can be more severe than normal because your hormonal changes occurred instantly rather than gradually over the course of years.

Chemotherapy and radiation therapy

These cancer therapies can induce menopause. Chemotherapy usually halts menstruation, but not always permanently. Radiation therapy only affects the function of your ovaries if they are the target of the radiation therapy.

Primary ovarian insufficiency

About one percent of all women go into menopause before the age of 40. This can result from the failure of your ovaries to produce normal levels of reproductive hormones, which can result from genetic factors or autoimmune disease.

  • What is a Follicle-Stimulating-Hormone Test?

  • A follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) test measures the level of follicle-stimulating hormone in the blood. When a woman’s estrogen levels begin to decrease, the pituitary gland in the brain causes FSH to be released, stimulating estrogen production by the ovaries. If a woman’s levels of FSH are rising, menopause is often the most likely cause.

     

  • What is a Thyroid-Stimulating-Hormone Test?

  • A thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) test measures levels of thyroid-stimulating hormone in the blood. It helps to determine whether hypothyroidism is responsible for symptoms; an underactive thyroid can cause symptoms similar to those of menopause.

    Vaginal pH testing is also used to help diagnose menopause; pH levels increase to about 6 from the reproductive years’ average of 4.5.

     

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    Treatment Of Menopause At Apex Spine and Sport

    Treatment for menopause varies depending on the individual. One treatment is acupuncture to help your body make the transition to menopause as comfortably as possible. Acupuncture aims at clearing any energetic blockages so that your body can handle to changes as they come.

     

    What are the treatment therapies to help with menopause?

     

     

    There isn’t any medical treatment required for menopause — it is simply your body going through a transition. But that doesn’t mean it’s a piece of cake. The treatments we provide for our menopause patients at Apex Spine and Sport are focused on relieving your signs and symptoms and preventing or managing chronic conditions that may occur with aging and menopause. These are treatments we may use:

    • Acupuncture

    • Needles are placed in specific places near the hands, feet and ankles to remove energetic blockages so your body can make the transition into menopause as comfortably as possible.

    • Laser Therapy

    • Laser therapy is amazing at decreasing hot flashes, reducing discomfort during intercourse and aiding in weight management. The combination of both acupuncture and laser therapy is where the magic happens! It is one of the best alternative forms of treatment for menopause aged women.

    • Chiropractic Adjustments

    • Menopausal women often struggle with back pain, neck pain and headaches. Finding the areas of the spine that are “stuck” and releasing the stress and tension with a chiropractic adjustment can dramatically improve mobility and associated pain. Combine chiropractic with acupuncture and laser therapy and menopause symptoms don’t stand a chance!

    • Lifestyle Changes & Exercise

    • Dietary changes are likely going to be part of the treatment protocol at Apex Spine and Sport. Adding exercise on top of the right diet can drastically improve your ability to make the transition into menopause comfortably.

     

    What can I do on my own to help cope with my menopause?

     

     

    The discomfort and irritation of menopause is temporary. But most women are looking for treatments that lessen their symptoms. These are some strategies you can do on your own to reduce or prevent the effects of some menopause issues:

    • Monitor hot flash triggers.

      For many women, hot flashes can be triggered by hot beverages, caffeine, spicy foods, alcohol, stress, hot weather, even a warm room.

    • Decrease vaginal dryness.

      Try over-the-counter lubricants that are water based or silicone based. Avoid products with glycerin, as this can cause burning or irritation. While you won’t be as interested in sex as your hormones decline, staying sexually active helps with vaginal discomfort as it increases blood flow to the vagina.

    • Get your shuteye

      Work on getting better sleep. Lighten up on caffeine and alcohol, as they can interrupt sleep in larger amounts. Exercise during the day.

    • Practice relaxation strategies

      You can find lots of online lists of relaxation exercises and techniques that can help you better cope with your menopause symptoms.

    • Eat better

      If your diet is less than healthy, try to improve it with a variety of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. Limit the fat, sugar, and oils.

    • Stop smoking

      In addition to its other impacts on your health, cigarette smoking possibly increases hot flashes and can initiate early menopause.

    • Exercise

      Regular exercise helps your mood as well as your body. It also helps to fight the effects of aging that are accelerating with menopause and postmenopause.

     

    Will my menopause ever go away?

    Menopause is a normal transition in the female body. As you enter your 40s, your body will likely produce less and less estrogen until you no longer menstruate. Once you stop menstruating and don’t have any periods for 12 months, you are in menopause.

    There will be three stages: perimenopause, menopause, and postmenopause. Once in menopause (no periods for one year) and on into postmenopause, you may have some symptoms continue. These can last, on average, for four to five years, but they decrease in frequency and intensity. Of course, there are exceptions and symptoms can last longer, but that’s unusual.

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