Patient's question:
Grandma is 52 years old this year, and it seems she has entered menopause now. The symptoms are quite obvious, often seeing her sweating profusely at night. I'd like to ask if there are any good supplements or exercises that can alleviate these symptoms?Doctor's answer:
Hello:When women reach around 45 years of age, ovarian function gradually declines, leading to menstrual irregularities, such as infrequency or cessation. During this period, due to temporary physical adaptation issues, a series of symptoms and signs may appear, known as the menopausal syndrome. Menopause is a stage that every woman must go through, but not every woman will experience menopausal syndrome. Only some women, due to poor psychological and physiological adaptability, may develop symptoms of menopausal syndrome, such as restlessness, depression, fatigue, palpitations, headaches, insomnia, difficulty concentrating, and others. This period typically lasts for about six months to three years.
During menopause, the body needs a self-regulating adaptation phase. At this time, it is important to maintain a well-structured lifestyle, ensure adequate sleep, and approach the physical changes associated with menopause in a balanced way without excessive worry. Generally, special treatment is not required. If symptoms are more pronounced, such as headaches, dizziness, insomnia, or emotional instability, symptomatic treatment with sedatives or hypnotics may be used. For example, diazepam 2.5–5 mg can be taken three times daily, or 5–10 mg can be taken once before bedtime. Gamma-oryzanol has a regulatory effect on the autonomic nervous system and is commonly used at a dose of 10–30 mg, three times daily. Vitamin B6, vitamin E, and compound vitamin B can also be used as needed. Additionally, oral traditional Chinese medicine formulations such as Menopausal Comfort Tablets (3 tablets per dose, three times daily), Schisandra Syrup, or Modified Xiao Yao Pills can be effective in alleviating symptoms.
If the symptoms of menopausal syndrome are severe and do not improve with the above treatments, or if vaginal infections and sexual dysfunction occur due to declining estrogen levels, estrogen supplementation may be appropriately administered to relieve menopausal symptoms.