Patient's question:
Please advise on how to delay menopause, introduce several medications, and list some foods.Doctor's answer:
Hello:When women reach their mid-40s, ovarian function gradually declines, leading to menstrual irregularities, such as infrequency or cessation. During this period, due to temporary physical discomfort, 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 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. It is important to maintain a well-structured lifestyle, ensure adequate sleep, and properly address the physical changes that occur during menopause. There is no need to overly worry about the discomforts of menopause, as special treatment is generally not required. If symptoms are more pronounced, such as headaches, dizziness, insomnia, or emotional instability, symptomatic treatment with sedatives or sleep aids may be used. For example, diazepam (2.5–5 mg) can be taken three times daily, or 5–10 mg can be taken once at bedtime. Gamma-oryzanol, which helps regulate the function of the autonomic nervous system, is commonly used at a dose of 10–30 mg three times daily. Vitamin B6, vitamin E, and complex B vitamins can also be used as needed. Additionally, oral traditional Chinese medicine such as Menopausal Comfort Tablets (3 tablets 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, appropriate estrogen supplementation may be considered to relieve some of the symptoms.