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Symptoms

Menopause brings a range of symptoms that significantly impact women's lives. Rena Malik explains that these symptoms include genital dryness, discomfort during sex, and urinary issues like frequency and urgency 1. Additionally, women may experience hot flashes, mood swings, and sleep disturbances during perimenopause and menopause 2.

Menopause is essentially twelve months after you've stopped having menses or having a period, but there's sort of a whole host of symptoms that occur prior to then around perimenopause.

--- Rena Malik

These symptoms are due to the decrease in estrogen levels, which affects various parts of the body, including the brain, skin, and bones.

   

Hormonal Treatments

Hormonal treatments offer various options for managing menopausal symptoms. Rena Malik highlights that transdermal options, such as gels and sprays, are often preferred due to their lower risk of blood clots and strokes 3. Oral options can improve lipid profiles but may not be suitable for everyone due to potential side effects 3.

If you're suffering from menopause, there's a whole host of options, and you don't have to settle for just one standard treatment option.

--- Rena Malik

Progesterone options are also available, particularly for those who still have a uterus, offering benefits for sleep and mood 4.

   

Non-Hormonal Methods

For those who cannot or prefer not to use hormonal treatments, non-hormonal methods are available. Rena Malik mentions SSRIs and SNRIs, which are antidepressants that can help manage hot flashes 5. Gabapentin and other mind-body therapies like cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness are also options 5.

If you don't want to take hormones or don't feel comfortable or can't tolerate them, there are other options.

--- Rena Malik

Vaginal health solutions, such as lubricants and moisturizers, can alleviate symptoms of vaginal dryness and discomfort 6.