What is menopause?
Simply put, menopause begins when the ovaries gradually slow down the production of the sex hormones estrogen and progesterone. This is effectively the beginning of the end of the menstrual cycle. Most women start menopause around 45 to 50 years of age, and it goes on for several years. When menstruation stops, it does not mean that menopause is over.
Many women are disturbed by the changes taking place in the body, which include hot flushes, unusual weight gain, depression and anxiety. Menopause happens in the life of every woman, and many are anxious at the very idea of it happening.
Menopause is not an illness, although some unexplained bouts of moodiness and anxiety may give some women the idea that they might be ill. However, with modern medicine like hormonal treatment and several natural cures available, much of the mystery and fear has been taken out of menopause. It is also spoken about more than it was in the past.
How menopause can affect the sex life of both partners
Because of a lack of knowledge, many women believe that menopause is the end of their sex lives. However, studies have shown that men and women can enjoy a healthy sex life well into their 60s and 70s, provided that there are no underlying medical conditions or serious hormonal imbalances.
Couples with a good, loving relationship and many happy sexual encounters behind them can together overcome hurdles which may arise in their sex life during menopause. A visit to the doctor could be necessary to sort out any hormonal hassles and investigate whether or not there is a possible underlying medical condition.
For women who are not keen on hormone replacement therapy, which can have some undesirable side effects, there are several natural supplements available that can help to reduce hot flushes and mood swings.
How menopausal symptoms can affect your sex life
- Estrogen. Reduced estrogen levels lead to painful sex, caused by vaginal dryness, as well as thinning and tightening of the uterus. Estrogen is also an important sex hormone, necessary for arousal, sexual desire and successful orgasm.
- Progesterone. This is another hormone produced by the ovaries. During menopause, the changing levels of this hormone lead to some unpleasant menopausal symptoms. These include headaches, mood changes like depression or anxiety, and especially low libido.
- Thyroid. There are other hormonal disturbances, such as that of the thyroid, which also leads to depression, lower estrogen production, and often to chronic fatigue problems.
All of these issues are problems which can be successfully addressed with caring and specialised treatment by a knowledgeable medical professional. Research by the North American Menopause Society revealed that 84% of menopausal women interviewed reported that maintaining an active sex life was still very important to both partners. This is even though some women were frustrated because it took longer to get aroused.
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