Gynecology and Obstetrics Specialist Dr. Başar Önal talked about the wrong information that is believed to be true in the society about menopause; made important suggestions and warnings.
The period when female fertility ends is called 'menopause'. While the average age of menopause in the world is 45-55, women in our country generally enter menopause between the ages of 48-50.
Acıbadem Dr. Sinasi Can (Kadıköy) Hospital Gynecology and Obstetrics Specialist Dr. Noting that menopause is a natural process just like infancy, childhood, adolescence and reproductive age, Başar Önal said, “Menopause is definitely not a disease. With the cessation of ovarian functions, every woman enters menopause. Therefore, women can still lead a very active life with a healthy diet, regular exercise, routine physician check-ups and treatments for their complaints, if any.
Acting in line with the wrong information about menopause that is believed to be true in the society can prevent women from having a healthy and happy life.
Önal stated that menopause is a process that does not start suddenly and that this process manifests itself within 1-5 years.
Stating that the misconception that women go through menopause at the same age as their mother is not true, Önal emphasized that this is only one of the factors and that lifestyle affects it.
Dr. Başar Önal said that late menopause is not a healthy condition and said, “Those who enter menopause late do not live longer, even though they look younger. Moreover, exposure to the female hormone estrogen for longer than normal can increase the risk of some cancers.” made the statement.
He said that birth control methods such as spirals, birth control pills and tube ligation in the reproductive age do not cause a change in the time of menopause.
Önal said that inactivity, nutritional disorders and high-calorie foods during menopause can cause weight gain by disrupting insulin resistance. Başar Önal said, “However, these factors do not mean that every woman who goes through menopause will gain weight. Women who exercise regularly, eat healthy and lead an active life can maintain their pre-menopausal weight and even lose weight. he said.
Gynecology and Obstetrics Specialist Dr. Başar Önal, stating that vaginal dryness may occur due to estrogen deficiency during menopause, said, “Although this situation can cause problems during intercourse, there is a solution to the problem. The fact that there is no risk of getting pregnant anymore can make the woman feel more comfortable in sexual life.” she used the phrase.
Dr. Başar Önal said, “Women who go through the menopause process very comfortably and without any problems may not need any support or treatment. However, hormonal or non-hormonal support treatments should be given to women who are experiencing this period with problems such as hot flashes, distress, insomnia and depression. said. He emphasized that the perception of a process that does not require treatment and support is wrong.
Gynecology and Obstetrics Specialist Dr. Başar Önal pointed out that, contrary to the popular belief in the society, hormone replacement therapy does not increase the risk of cancer when given for the required time and in the appropriate dose during the menopause period. ” he said.
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