Patient's question:
Menopausal Syndrome: How to Treat It?Recently, I've been feeling hot flashes and chest tightness, which is very uncomfortable. I also tend to get angry easily. How can I take care of myself?
Doctor's answer:
Menopausal syndrome is a series of symptoms caused by the rise in estrogen levels. Due to the decline in ovarian function, the pituitary gland becomes tense, leading to the excretion of excessive gonadotropins, which disrupts the vegetative nervous system, resulting in a series of varying symptoms such as menstrual changes, flushing, palpitations, neurasthenia, fatigue, depression, excessive worry, emotional instability, irritability, and difficulty concentrating. This is referred to as "menopausal syndrome." The majority of women experience a gradual decline in ovarian function, and the body's self-adjustment and compensation are sufficient to restore this change, or only mild symptoms may occur. Menopausal women should also consume sufficient foods rich in vitamin B, such as whole grains like oatmeal, barley, and corn, as well as leafy vegetables like spinach, which are all rich in B vitamins.