Patient's question:
My mother has already reached the menopausal period, and I feel she has been experiencing some abnormalities recently. It seems her words have become noticeably less, and she often sighs, making me feel she is very unhappy. When I mentioned this to a friend, they said it's a common symptom during menopause and there's no need to worry too much. However, they emphasized that it's very important to take care of her after menopause and that I must pay close attention. What kind of help would be appreciated: How to regulate oneself after menopause at the age of 50?Doctor's answer:
Often, I feel waves of heat spreading from the chest to the neck and face, accompanied by diffuse or patchy redness in these areas, along with sweating. After sweating, there is a feeling of chills. The flushing and hot flashes usually occur simultaneously. The frequency, severity, and duration of recurrence vary greatly among individuals. It often recurs during the early hours of the morning when one wakes up, in the evening or at night, during physical activity, after defecation, when dressing or covering with excessive blankets, and during emotional excitement. Some experience it occasionally with short durations, while others have it several times a day, lasting from seconds to minutes.