menopause
what is it?
In Western Medicine Menopause: as a woman approaches 50, her physiology gradually ceases to produce the hormones responsible for ovulation and hence fertility: estrogen and progesterone. As a result, menstruation becomes less frequent (pre-menopause), followed by the complete disappearance of the cycle (menopause). The woman can no longer have children.
According to Chinese Medicine The “Kidneys” with their YANG energy(but also YIN), and JING (Vital Essence) govern reproductive functions. In a way, these terms in Traditional Chinese Medicine signify all the hormonal functions responsible for childbirth. Around the age of 50, these energies naturally dry up, and women gradually lose their natural fertility.
CONSEQUENCES
OF MENOPAUSE
Beyond the fact of no longer being able to reproduce, the onset of menopause accelerates the body’s aging process, creating a general dryness (skin, hair, vagina…) as well as a loss of bone mass. It’s called osteopenia and no drug can cure it, since it’s physiologically normal and not a disease. It has no significant consequences (risk of fracture) and does not necessarily worsen. In some women, this may be more serious and therefore pathological, known as osteoporosis, with the risk of femoral neck or lumbar fracture.
Other symptoms may appear, but not in all women: hot flushes, night sweats, irritability, vaginal and skin dryness, reduced libido, sleep disorders, weight gain… Nothing serious, but very uncomfortable!
SOLUTIONS
IT EXISTS!
In Western medicine the only “solution” proposed is an hormonal treatment. However, it doesn’t get to the root of the problem, and can have serious side-effects, including breast cancer and blood-clot-type disorders. The international medical community does not recommend it for more than 3 years and only in certain cases.
On the other hand, a suitable diet and moderate physical activity seem to provide a satisfactory start. If certain dietary supplements are combined with acupuncture, studies show good results in managing symptoms.
In Chinese medicine ChatGPT In practical and theoretical terms, the practitioner will know how to consider each menopausal woman individually. He may then administer acupuncture to her and also advise her to take a customized formula of Chinese herbal medicine to rebalance her energy imbalance, whether YIN or YANG type, and simply avoid the consequences of menopause. Both superficially (hot flushes, irritability, etc.) and deeply (osteoporosis). Andwithout side effects. This will come with personalized dietary advice, essential for rebalancing.
