Patient's question:
I have anxiety, tension, and a sense of fear during menopause. Recently, I took the Western medicine Dilitiazem, one tablet a day for a total of 20 days, and the effect was quite good, with symptoms disappearing. Hello, how long is it generally recommended to stop taking medication? How can menopausal syndrome be relieved?Doctor's answer:
Hello! Menopause refers to the period when women transition from their reproductive years to old age, marking a gradual decline in ovarian function. It typically begins at the age of 40 and lasts for 10-20 years, with menopause being a significant milestone. During this time, due to increased secretion of sex hormones, a symptom complex based on autonomic nervous system dysfunction reappears, known as menopausal syndrome. This condition has a higher incidence and more severe symptoms in cases of malnutrition, unstable mental and emotional states, as well as in individuals who lose estrogen levels rapidly due to surgery or radiation therapy. Currently, treatment is effective, with the following principles: 1. For mild cases, health maintenance measures should be taken, with the optional use of sedatives. 2. For cases with significant symptoms, estrogen-based hormone replacement therapy should be adopted.