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First, let's understand the concept of menopause. Menopause refers to the last menstrual period of a woman's menstrual cycle, which usually occurs between the ages of 45 and 55. The main cause of menopause is a gradual decline in ovarian function and a decrease in estrogen production. Menopause is a gradual process, and due to the instability of ovarian function, women may experience some uncomfortable symptoms around menopause, such as irregular menstruation, hot flashes, insomnia, etc.
Traditional Chinese medicine believes that female menopause is part of the natural law, which marks the decline of reproductive function, but also marks the beginning of a more mature stage of the female body. Menopause has an important impact on a woman's physical and mental health. According to the theory of traditional Chinese medicine, women should adjust their diet and Xi after menopause, maintain emotional stability, exercise appropriately to promote blood circulation and metabolism, and increase the intake of nutrients such as calcium and vitamin D to prevent osteoporosis and other related diseases.
In addition, there are many famous prescriptions for TCM to treat the adverse symptoms of menopause. For example, Yuzhu Lily Soup is a traditional Chinese medicine formula commonly used to relieve hot flashes and night sweats. It is composed of traditional Chinese medicine such as polygonatum bamboo, lily, and astragalus, and has the effects of clearing heat and detoxifying, nourishing qi and nourishing yin. In addition, Chinese herbs such as angelica, rehmannia and wolfberry are also widely used to regulate the uncomfortable symptoms of women's menopause.
However, not all women need to pursue menopause later. Women who go through menopause early don't necessarily face more health risks, and the timing of menopause is unique to every woman. Scientific studies have shown that late menopause is not necessarily positively associated with some diseases. For example, early menopause may be associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, and other diseases, but the relationship between late menopause and diseases such as breast cancer is controversial.
To sum up, the later a woman goes through menopause, the better. Each woman's physical condition and individual differences are different, and the conditioning of menopause will also be different. Menopause is a new physiological stage, and women should respect their body feelings, maintain a healthy lifestyle, adjust their diet reasonably, and seek guidance from a professional doctor when necessary. Only in this way can you better get through this stage and maintain your physical and mental health.
Health References:
1. zhao y, et al. age at menopause and cardiovascular disease mortality in china: a prospective cohort study. bmj open. 2018;8(4):e019693.