Zhang, an attending physician in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology of Wan Fang Hospital, said that every summer, the number of outpatients with menopausal discomfort will increase by 1 ~ 20%. A 40-year-old teacher was still getting fat because of the hot weather, poor appetite, palpitations, night sweats, hot flashes and other symptoms in summer, but she didn't get better after reading all the subjects, and then went to obstetrics and gynecology for a detailed examination.
"Women begin to experience ovarian dysfunction at the age of 45-55. The sharp decrease of estrogen prolongs or shortens the menstrual cycle, and the amount of menstruation is too much or reduced. Hot flashes, insomnia, joint muscle aches and other problems often occur, but special attention should be paid to' menopausal urogenital syndrome'. Zhang said to him.
Because of the decrease of collagen in genitourinary tract, tissue epithelial cells become thinner and lack of elasticity, resulting in dryness, burning and sexual pain. Zhang said that in addition to the original acidity, the pH value of menopause increased, the normal flora of menopause changed, and even frequent urination, nocturia, urgency, repeated bladder and urinary tract infections, dysuria or
Are hormones safe? Generally speaking, hormone drugs will be used to treat menopausal symptoms. Doctors will prescribe oral or transdermal estrogen. Oral dosage forms are metabolized by the liver. If the liver function is not good, you can also choose transdermal dosage form. For most women who have not had hysterectomy, they will also use compound hormone supplements, so that there will be no problem of endometrial hyperplasia that everyone is worried about.
In addition, if the symptoms are serious, you can also use * * * laser to promote the regeneration of collagen and * * * mucosa in urogenital tract and improve dryness, itching, pain and bladder dysfunction. It's just a self-funded treatment. Depending on the selected instruments and medical materials, the cost is1~ 50,000 yuan.
Zhang also said that in fact, this symptom may also be a symptom of other diseases. Still have to see a doctor first to understand your own reasons. Don't buy extra hormone supplements rashly, otherwise it may get worse. If you are interested, you can also attend a lecture on menopausal discomfort symptoms and treatment methods in the lobby on the first floor of Wan Fang Hospital on the morning of June 6 10: 30 to learn more about your body.