This time frightens many women, because it is at this time, there are significant changes in the entire female body, but the main changes concern the reproductive system. This is mainly due to the change in the hormonal background of female sex hormones-estrogens, the production of which decreases at this age. Nature has so laid down that it is at this age that the genital function of most women ends, the ovaries "finish their work" and stop menstruating. Now the main function of women is to protect already existing offspring, and not give birth.
Hormones are generally very interesting "creatures", because they have "their representatives" in almost all organs and tissues. That is why, their influence is so great for the entire body of a woman. It is the decrease in estrogen that leads to the formation of the so-called menopausal syndrome. The main components of this are depression, hot flashes, sweating, irritability, insomnia, a sharp increase in heart rate, mood swings, and increased fatigue.
In addition, there are other age-related changes, most of which also flow not without the participation of estrogen. This is the fragility of bones, the sensitivity to salt, respectively, water retention, and as a consequence of this - edema, increased cholesterol in the blood and as a consequence - changes in blood pressure, problems in the urinary system (urinary incontinence, various inflammatory processes), weight change, risk of oncological neoplasm also increases with age.
What to do? How to help women in this difficult period of time? I propose to lay out everything on the shelves and discuss how to strengthen the health of a woman after 45 years:
1. Calm down and take your age and all the changes that are happening, as a reality. This is a natural process and everyone must pass it. Have a soothing tea with melissa.
2. Regular and mandatory visits to doctors. First, let's determine which doctors and how often it is necessary to visit a woman after 45 years:
- A gynecologist should be visited at least once every six months, while talking about everything that bothers you, right up to the headache. Be sure to take tests for hormones.
- Cardiologist, every six months should do a cardiogram.
- Mammologist, every six months should do a mammogram and monthly touch your chest.
- Therapist.
- Gastroenterologist.
It should also be remembered that any ailment in the future can develop into a serious illness, so do not delay with treatment.
3. Follow the diet . This is one of the main points, because excess weight leads to cardiovascular diseases, and to gastrointestinal diseases, and to increased blood pressure. In addition, obese people are more susceptible to diabetes mellitus. As you know, with age, muscle activity is lost, and, consequently, muscle mass, and its place is occupied by fatty tissue.
What is the diet:
- Reduce consumption of flour and sweet dishes. If most of us tolerate consumption of flour, then from sweet, many can not refuse. In this case, it is recommended to replace sugar with honey or dried fruits, as you can eat marshmallows, but not more than 2-3 pieces. in a day.
- We use more, iron and calcium, because in the climacteric period the body quickly loses them. In no case should you refuse meat. His rate at this age is about 80-100 g per day. The meat is rich in iron. Do not refuse and dairy products, sources of calcium. But in both cases, their fat content should be reduced.
- Reduce salt intake, excessive use of which leads to edema.
- It is advisable to replace coffee with green tea.
- If possible, replace butter, mayonnaise, ketchup and other sauces, with vegetable or olive oil.
- Once a week, arrange a day of unloading. It's not at all harmful to sit on yogurt and apples for a day.
- Do not forget about fruits, especially useful apples.
- Be sure to take vitamins, it is desirable that they correspond to age, but it can be just a vitamin-mineral complex.
4. Doing sports . At this age, you can do yoga, callotetics, or other sports, but do not overestimate your strength. In this case, we are not going to set records, but just want to prevent the muscles from atrophying and swelling with fat.
5. Intimate life . Love should be practiced regularly, because during the menopause most women have increased sexual activity, it is almost impossible to become pregnant, but some problems in menopausal syndrome can be avoided, due to regular sexual activity.
6. Appearance. At this age, do not forget about the skin, it becomes dry, and therefore needs regular moisturizing and nourishment. In addition, now many cosmetic companies produce products according to the ages. Do not forget about hair, regular visits to hairdressers are also welcome.
7. Classes. Many women after 45 years, discover new talents, someone starts to write poetry, someone takes up the easel, someone - just dances. You should not abandon your "wants". After 45, life only begins!
We examined how to strengthen the health of a woman after 45 years. Dear women, remember that you are beautiful at any age. In all periods of life you need to look only for positive moments and everything will be fine! Hopefully, these tips will help you overcome the small troubles associated with this age, and keep the love of life and to yourself loved one!