Menopause Terms-Words you need to know (Pt.2)

Menopause is a stage of life when women and (men as far as that goes) go through the “change of life” at mid age. However, there are fears that comes up in a woman’s mind as to what kind of changes that she will be experiencing. For some woman such as myself when it happed I  didn’t  have a clue.  This is where she will need to take action and get informed and learn of the various terms of menopause in order to be aware of what is going on. Plus this will eliminate a lot of frustration and stress. Then she will be able to build a strong wellness plan and self-improvement for her lifestyle.
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Actonel®: Also known as risedronate, Actonel® is a drug that has been shown to build back done density to help protect bones that are vulnerable to fracture. Actonel® is used to treat and prevent osteoporosis in postmenopausal women, to increase bone mass in men with osteoporosis, and to treat other forms of bone mass loss in men and women.
Adjuvant therapy: Treatment provided in addition to the primary treatment.
Alternative medicine: Practices not generally recognized by the medical community as standard or conventional medical approaches.
Alzheimer’s disease: A progressive disease in which nerve cells in the brain degenerate and brain matter shrinks, resulting in impaired thinking, behavior, and memory.
Amenorrhea: The absence of a woman’s monthly period.
Androgens: A group of hormones that promote the development and maintenance of male sex characteristics.
Antidepressants: Medications used to treat depression.
Anti-hypertensive drugs: Medications used to treat high blood pressure.
Anti-inflammatory drugs: Drugs that reduce inflammation (swelling).
Anxiety: A feeling of apprehension, fear, nervousness, or dread accompanied by restlessness or tension.
Atherosclerosis: Also called hardening of the arteries, this is a disease characterized by a narrowing of the arteries caused by cholesterol-rich plaques. Atherosclerosis is a common cause of coronary artery disease or heart disease.
Biofeedback: A method of learning to voluntarily control certain body functions such as heartbeat, blood pressure, and muscle tension with the help of a special machine. This method can help control pain.
Birth control: A way for men and women to prevent pregnancy. Methods include birth control pills, rings, condoms, vaginal spermicides, intrauterine devices (IUDs) and vasectomy.
Bisphosphonates: A group of drugs used to treat osteoporosis and the bone pain caused by some types of cancer.
Bladder: The sac that holds urine.
Bladder prolapse: A condition in which the bladder moves downward from its normal position. It is usually caused by a weakness in the pelvic floor after childbirth.
Bone mineral density (BMD): A term used to describe the amount of calcium present in bone.
Breast cancer: A disease in which abnormal cells in the breast divide and multiply in an uncontrolled fashion. The cells can invade nearby tissue and can spread through the bloodstream and lymphatic system (lymph nodes) to other parts of the body.
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Perhaps some of these menopause terms you may be familiar with but when your doctor is addressing the needs of your condition and your symptoms this will give you a clearer understanding as to what he is speaking about. It is advised that you keep your appointment and do follow-up appointments and take a checklist with you to address your needs.


Click this link to get more information on what you need to know about menopause.
Menopause-What you need to know

To read part 1 of menopause terms click here. There will be a continuation of menopause terms words you need to know in the next post.

Thank you for reading and visiting. Please leave your comments, questions and suggestions below this post. I would love to read from you!


Enjoy your day!
Ann Moses
I’m a Vita Woman “Menopause”


Data Source: http://www.clevelandclinic.org

Menopause and Heartburn-Am I having a heart attack?

Menopause is a stage that women go though at mid age. Some of us may have heard our mother and grandmother refer to it as the “change of life”. However, it is a natural process and it is a part of every woman’s life and it is also defined as the stopping of her menstrual period for 12 months.


When it comes to menopause and heartburn, there are several areas that need to be looked at. Some of the categories with menopause and heartburn are: the time frame, hormones, medications, diet and treatment. To get more detailed information click here.

Knowing that heartburn as to do with your digestive system, this is a very good reason to build a good wellness plan with excellent nutrition. Once you have implemented a good diet you will avoid a lot of frustration of not feeling good after you eat a meal. It is always advised to make an appointment to see your doctor and take a checklist with you to address the digestive problems you are having with menopause and heartburn.

If you have found this information helpful please feel free to leave your comments, questions and suggestions below this post. I also welcome you to join my site. I would love to have you here!


Thank you for reading and visiting.
Ann Moses
I'm a Vita Woman "Menopause"

Menopause and Dry Mouth-Understanding more

During menopause your body undergoes a dramatic change in various areas. The main change is with your hormone levels of decreased estrogen and progesterone. This causes a side effect of night sweats.The changing of your hormones will affect the salivary glands. Women who are in postmenopausal and menopause will have a feeling of persistent dry mouth. With the persistence of dry mouth can cause a problem of bad breath. Your taste can be bitter. Why does this happen? It is caused by the drying of the mucus membranes. Then there is the dryness of nasal passages and the experience of  a dry vagina that women who are in menopause will go through.
Based on the severity level of your menopause your dry mouth symptoms may or may not be as bad as another women’s experience.Keep in mind that menopause and dry mouth are symptoms that go together for most women who experience the “change of life”.
It is always advised to make an appointment with  your doctor to recommend the proper nutritional product supplement. Providing your physician with a checklist of the various symptoms of menopause and dry mouth will allow him/her to give you the best advice for your condition. Be sure to do a follow-up to know how to to gain self improvement solutions and goals that you are trying to achieve.
I hope that you have found this information helpful. These are some of the symptoms that are overlooked while going through menopause.


Leave your comments, questions, and suggestions below this post. Surely, there are many of us who have information to share.


Thank you for reading and visiting.
Until next time….
Ann Moses

 

Male Menopause Symptoms-What are they? Part 1

Is it just women who have menopause?

I must start off saying that we all have heard of menopause with women. However, when it comes to saying that men go through menopause too it sounds odd to know of such a condition for men to experience. No it is something that does exist with men more often then what we think.
Now as far as the symptoms are with male menopause, it is not exactly clearly defined. But the list of  what some of the known symptoms are as follows:

• Sexual dysfunctions

• Depression

• Weight gain

• Mood changes

• Fatigue

  All of these symptoms for male menopause are in relationship to the symptoms for women menopause. Although there are many medical experts have treated the “change of life” for men with testosterone hormone therapy, the value of male hormone therapy remains controversial, because there are a few lengthy studies about the effectiveness and the benefits to the hormone therapy.

In the next post  (Part II ) I will discuss the treatments for male menopause and the diagnoses of how a doctor performs a physical examination . 

It is highly recommended that you speak with you medical professional to give you the best solutions for your condition.

*I need to hear from you, feedback from men on this post as well as women. It is information much needed to raise your awareness on this subject. To do so leave your comments, questions and suggestions below this post. Your expressions are important to me.

More related information on men’s health:

Male Menopause-Treatment

Male Breast Cancer-Can Breast Cancer be found in men?
 

My finale words:

Make your own recovery the first priority in your life.

~Robin Norwood

 

Ann Moses

Data Source: http://medicinet.com

Menopause Depression- Why am I so sad?

Am I just a sensitive person?

As I came into full blown menopause, I was in a sad and bad mood more than often. At first I thought it was just learning of myself as a real sensitive person. But as I went through this “change of life” and discussing this with my doctor I found out that it had to do with my menopause.

The change of my emotional level was due to the change in my hormones. I was in depression with my menopause.Then I had to think of me not getting good sleep with these changes. I began to understand more why I would be so exhausted when I would wake up from my sleep. I was very irritable and anxious. I realized that it is hard to be positive and carry on with your daily task when your body is craving sleep and you are having these emotional roller coaster rides.

I needed a new attitude

I was relieved to know that after talking to my doctor, that it wasn’t just me! I began to look at middle age changes with the mindset of realizing that I am getting older. I had to stand toe-to-toe with this fact. It took a lot of soul searching and a honest look at how I felt about being middle age.All I know is that this is going to be and is a time in my life that is full of possibilities and it is what it is! It is all apart of the process.

Health Quote:
Depression is the feeling of separation from self." ~ Richard Miller

Thank you for visiting and reading. Please leave your comments, questions and suggestions below this post. Your expressions are always welcomed.

*Your  depression won’t last  forever because you have menopause.
Have a great and amazing day!

Ann Moses
“I ‘m a Vita Woman”