Menopause- A fact: Millions of women all across the globe are tied together with a common thread. This single phenomenon which affects women of all races and religion is scientifically termed as ‘Menopause’, a phase in every woman’s life when they go through hormonal changes due to cessation of the menstrual cycle or reproductive phase of a woman’s life. It is very natural for anyone going through menopause to be culpable to emotional feelings of irritability and mood swings as well as other health disorders.
Variability during menopause: Diagnosis of innumerable diseases and other medical conditions have been possible due to accurate identification of symptoms which precede the actual medical condition. One of the first symptoms that are associated with menopause is weight gain. Fats around the belly and an overall change in the shape of one’s body are symptoms that point towards the end of the fertility cycle.
Blame it on your hormones: Blame it on your altering hormones, as onset of menopause brings in a whole set of problems for women, the most important being inability to maintain weight. Decline in the level of Oestrogen, Testosterone and Progesterone and an increase in Androgen supports weight gain during this crucial phase in a woman’s life.
Healthy Habits to be followed: Healthy habits can work wonders for those trying days particularly to curb the intensity of weight gain.
Balanced diet: Whole grains, fruits and vegetables, extra calcium, and vitamin D maintains bone health
Exercise: Helps curb weight gain, minimizes risk of diabetes, mood swing and stress
Reduce caffeine intake: Helps in retracting calcium in your body
Quit smoking: Reduces chances of hot flashes, heart disease and osteoporosis