Table of Contents
The Great Change
Peace of mind during menopause
Mostly calm
The individual therapy
A fresh start in life
Questions about menopause
What helps with complaints?
Hot flashes
Those who dress in layers can undress and dress as needed. Sage tea has an antiperspirant effect, drink 2-3 cups a day. Immediate help in acute heat : Immerse arms halfway up the upper arm in a sink filled with cold water, hold for about 2-5 minutes. Then let the skin air dry. This stabilizes the circulation.
The heart is now sometimes more noticeable than it used to be. If you’re excited or stressed, that’s okay. If you have other symptoms, such as dizziness, visual and speech disorders, you should definitely see a doctor. at
A tea with St. John’s wort (or tablets) works against restlessness and mood swings. The active ingredients in black cohosh (e.g. in “Klimaktoplant N”, pharmacy) balance hormone fluctuations in a natural way. Good for sensitive mucous membranes: Schuessler Salt No. 4 (potassium chloratum). Oat straw tea has a diuretic effect, calms and strengthens the bladder, which is often irritated.
Finally no more rules. How much longer do I have to take contraception?
mean that she has already had her menopause,” says gynecologist Elke Franzki, 63, from Hamburg. “Especially for women under 50, this can only be an episode – and at some point the rule starts again. That’s why it’s better to be on the safe side.” Even if women only have light bleeding, they should use contraception, for example with a hormone spiral, mini-pill or the new Caya diaphragm.
Always an alternative: condoms – also as protection against sexually transmitted diseases.