Coping with Menopause

Midlife brings many changes for women, and menopause is described as this transition. During menopause, the body is resetting itself for the oncoming years, and this results in a variety of fluctuations in mood and emotional balance, weight, hormone levels, cardiovascular health, and the increased risk or symptoms of osteoporosis. Coping with menopause may be difficult, but there are some effective ways so to help alleviate the symptoms and general day-to-day changes. Since different women experience menopause in different ways, coping strategies need to be tailored to the individual.

During menopause, there is a significant reduction in estrogen and progesterone; some women may fare well from replacement therapy, while others may choose to forego it and choose from more natural, alternative options instead. Coping with menopause successfully is possible!  Common symptoms of menopause include hot flashes, insomnia, mood swings, depression, and increased risks of osteoporosis and heart disease. Despite these symptoms, many women will find the following coping strategies to be effective: