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Read some of our customer ratingsStress, for some women, is a prevalent and troubling symptom throughout the menopause and can have a detrimental impact upon their everyday lives. In this page, our menopause expert Eileen Durward addresses the issue of stress in the menopause and its knock-on effect on other menopausal symptoms.
Everyone has experienced the feeling of being stressed at some point in their life, even if only for a brief moment. However, among some menopausal women, stress can be a prominent experience. It is a feeling of being under too much pressure, often both emotionally and physically.
Stress is the result of your body’s reaction to a specific situation. Two people can go through the same experience – one might find the position stressful and the other perfectly reasonable and comfortable.
Stress can affect the way you act and think. It can also lead to sleep problems, headaches, difficulty concentrating or difficulty acting rationally.
Your body produces cortisol to allow you to cope with stress. However, consistently high levels of cortisol can be damaging to your body. This is why prolonged stress is not good for your health.
The hormone oestrogen helps maintain the level of cortisol in the body.
As you go through the menopause, the levels of oestrogen begin to drop. This means you are unable to regulate cortisol levels in your body as effectively as before, causing you to experience stress more readily.
There is ongoing research around this topic. Generally it is thought that continual high levels of stress can cause you to experience menopause-like symptoms, but this does not actually induce menopause.
The reason for this is, if the level of cortisol is continually high, this echoes the effect of having little oestrogen in the body to regulate it.
Learning how to tackle your stress is not a luxury but vital for keeping you healthy. Some home remedies take a little time and dedication, but could make all the difference in the long run.
Read more on how you can help yourself deal with stress.
If you find that home and herbal remedies are not effective in calming your stress, then it may be worth seeking medical attention to help with your symptoms.
A doctor will be able to prescribe a treatment such as an anti-depressant or a sedative. Many of these have side-effects so discuss with your doctor which will be most suitable for you. You may have to try several types before finding the one that is right for you.
In addition, HRT has been used as a general treatment for a variety of menopausal symptoms.
Many conventional medicines for anxiety tackle severe symptoms. If you experience panic attacks or frequently feel overwhelmed by anxiety, then it is important to visit your doctor. If you are concerned about your symptoms then seeking medical advice is also sensible.
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Isabel — 20.01.2021 05:55
Am in menopaus already but l become more stressed and become fearful of death. Please help
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eileen — 20.01.2021 07:04
Hi Isabel
This is quite a common symptom in the menopause and many women will experience this at some point. I have posted a video on this and what you can do to help yourself so please do take a look.
https://www.avogel.co.uk/health/menopause/videos/crying-fear-and-worry-whats-causing-these-emotions/
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shona haley — 24.04.2017 18:32
Im in the throes of menopause and a bit of underactive thyroid. Im having a real issue trying to lose weight. Its a nightmare and is getting me down. Any advice before i explode?
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Eileen — 25.04.2017 14:07
If you have any existing problem such as thyroid issues, this can contribute to the menopause symptoms and vice versa. So do let the doctor know that you have menopausal developments breaking through. In case your thyroid medication needs reviewed. Weight issues are common due to the hormonal shift anyway. The digestive system becomes more sluggish and carb metabolism slows down, so try to drink more plain water to nourish and hydrate the body and I suggest that you eat more protein foods and less carbs, with plenty of fruit and veg. Molkosan can be helpful to kick start your day and reduce bloating if this is bothersome.
You can look up GI Diet to help or someone like a Nutritional advisor or therapist can be helpful.
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