Menopause TNT

If you are a post-menopausal or a childbearing woman then you are likely to be one of the victims of ovarian cyst which are a common feature in the women of your age. At times, ovarian cysts do not cause any problem but some of the victims experience ovarian cyst pain which is so devastating that it has an adverse impact on the life quality.

Ovarian cyst pain is only a pressure or a slight pain in the pelvic region. This pain is generally mild and hence tolerable. But, during periods, intercourse, exercising, urination and bowel movement one may experience utter pain. Sometimes, acute pain is felt in the lower pelvic region. Ovarian cyst can also be the cause of pain on the sides of the abdomen too apart from causing pain in the lower abdominal area. The pain that one experience from ovarian cyst may lasts for many hours or it may lasts for several months too. Some of the women can bear this pain for a long time while the others go for immediate treatment.

When the cysts grow as large as three cm then the pain gets transferred to the hips, legs and the lower pelvic area. The extent of pain varies, some of the women complain of ovarian cysts pain when their cyst is only one cm and others do not experience it even if it 5 cm. If there is an acute pain all of sudden then it is believed that the cyst is ruptured or twisted. When the woman feels that sharp pain all of sudden then she should immediately sought medical attention. Sometimes the condition becomes all the more severe and the victim may experience faintness, vomiting and even trouble in breathing.

The doctors prescribe medications for the relief from the pain of ovarian cysts. Women suffering from ovarian cysts take medicines in order to get some relief from pain. Normally, birth control pills are taken for the prevention of cysts and from the relief of pain. One may take other medications too. For getting relief from ovarian cysts pain, one can take prescribed pain killers. The medicines that are commonly taken the pain of ovarian cysts are ibuprofen and Tylenol. When the case is severe, the doctor may even ask you take medicines containing narcotic elements. To get rid of the pain one should also avoid exercising and rigorous physical activities.

Ovarian cyst pain depends on the size and shape of the cyst and on their exact location also. There are times when you have ovarian cysts and you do not feel the pain but when the cysts grow pretty large you experience mild to acute pain in the abdomen, thighs and the entire pelvic region. There are several abnormalities which are the root cause of ovarian cysts pain. So, the women after puberty and just before or after menopause generally have this condition of ovarian cysts which causes pain.

Puberty and menopause mark the two ends of the spectrum of a womans reproductive life. Puberty is characterized by the onset of menstruation, development of breasts and appearance of secondary sex characteristics.
The age for onset of puberty may vary across individuals, yet the start of regular menstruation before 8 years of age or delay beyond 16 years of age requires medical advice.
Similarly, in the case of menopause, cessation of menstruation before 40 yrs of age or continuation after 53 years of age is unusual and a cause of medical attention. Both ends of the spectrum of a womans reproductive life are period of great hormonal, emotional as well as physical change.

Menstrual Irregularities

During the reproductive phase of a womans life, menstruation occurs every 21 days with bleeding lasting 5-7 days. In many cases the cycles tend to be erratic at puberty and menopause. Any cycle length in the range of 25-30 days is normal.

Menstrual irregularities can be:
Amenorrhoea is the absence of a menstrual period in a woman of reproductive age. It may be a situation wherein a girl does not start to menstruate at all or menstruation stops after a certain period of time.
Oligomenorrhea or Hypomenorrhea The menstrual cycle is infrequent with intervals of more than 40 days or is extremely light and scanty.
Menorrhagia Menstrual bleeding is abnormally heavy, clotted and prolonged although occuringat regular intervals. Women tend to get anemic in this condition.
Metrorrhagia cycle length is shorter than 20 days it its often associated with Menorrhagia.
Irregular vaginal bleeding bleeding occurs at irregular intervals in varying quantities and may last almost throughout the month.
PMS (Premenstrual syndrome) It may vary from mild to extreme. It is associated with feeling of bloating, pain in the legs, headaches and mood swings. Symptoms of PMS can interfere with normal social life.
Dysmonhorrea Although not to be confused with menstrual irregularities, it is a medical condition characterized by severe uterine pain during menstruation. In many cases the pain is so severe as to hamper even day to day activities requires and use of pain killers. Causes :
Menstrual patterns can be influenced by changes in general health,, sudden weight loss or weight gain, stressful life situations, metabolic disorders, certain infections, and anatomical and hormonal changes.

Treatment depends on :-
type of menstrual irregularity
age and built of patient
associated physical illness or other symptoms
hormonal changes which can detected by blood testing
desire for fertility or contraception
anatomical abnormalities Types of treatment :-
lifestyle modifications
exercises like yoga
meditation practices to manage stress
herbal supplements
hormonal supplements
surgical or interventional procedures Since these problems may be long lasting and in many cases no obvious abnormalities are detected; it is better to start with treatment modalities that have few or no side effects and are simple to use.

Herbal Remedies and Herbs Supplements for Irregular Menstruation –
M2TONE – to regularise menstrual cycle
Evecare – Effective in alleviating symptoms of PMS and dysmenorrhoea
Shatavari – to regulate hormonal secretion

There has been a lot of controversy about it in the past and no one can confirm or deny it but there is some strong evidence that men may also have changing hormones that are linked to menopause, just like women in peri menopause and menopause. Some doctors that were giving their male patients hormone replacement therapy for other reasons claimed that their patients found some relief to these symptoms of “male menopause.”

There is no technical label for male menopause so when men come to the doctor complaining of menopause related symptoms the doctors usually call it a testosterone decline and contribute it to the aging male. Men do experience a decline in the production of the male hormone testosterone with aging, but this also occurs with some disease states such as diabetes. The symptoms associated with this decline in testosterone are fatigue, weakness, depression, and sexual problems. The relationship of these symptoms to the decreased testosterone levels is still controversial.

With women, menopause represents a well-defined period in which hormone production stops completely, male hormone (testosterone) decline is a slower process. The testes, unlike the ovary, do not run out of the substance it needs to make testosterone. A healthy male may be able to make sperm well into his eighties or longer.

Minor changes can be seen in men as early as 45-50 years of age and much more commonly in men around the age of 70. To make the diagnosis, the doctor will perform a physical exam and ask about symptoms. He may order other diagnostic tests to rule out any medical problems that may be contributing to the condition. The doctor will then order a series of blood tests which may include several hormone levels, including a blood testosterone level.

If it is discovered that the testosterone levels are low, testosterone replacement therapy may help relieve such symptoms as loss of interest in sex (decreased libido), depression, and fatigue. Testosterone replacement therapy in men does have some potential risks and side effects. Replacing testosterone may worsen prostate cancer. Sometimes a doctor may also recommend certain lifestyle changes, such as a new diet or exercise program, or other medications, such as an antidepressant, to help with some of the symptoms of male menopause. While it is clear that there is no clear cut definition of male menopause, it is certain that many men do experience certain symptoms that are associated with it.

My big brother says, women are a necessary evil” – Bud.

Well my big brother is right, in some regard. Women are necessary to a man’s existence, however I would not venture so far as to saying that its an evil necessity (except for some).

I am what some think is an anomaly– an educated, God-fearing, goal driven, heterosexual, single BRUTHA. Yes, we do exist and many of my friends are currently maintaining the same status. The question is, WHY AM I STILL SINGLE? In light of such good characteristics, I often wonder if I should shed my image– Should I get a gold grill, sell drugs, or start cheating on women? You know nowadays even the most educated of Sistas love a thug in their life.

After personal experiences, and anthropological research (you know I keep it scholarly), I have come up with a 4 pronged risk factor for single Bruthas. Meaning, women need to overcome the following 4 obstacles in order to get the strong Barack Black man that they rightfully deserve.

1. Bag Ladies- Erykah Badu said it best. Sistas, do not enter our courtship with experiences from your past. I am not saying to forget them, rather, use them as a guide when choosing future partners. However, do not let the old ninja you dated dictate the parameters of our relationship. Don’t punish me because he cheated on you, left you broke, dumped you after he crossed into his fraternity, and refused to get a college degree. In short, don’t let a few dozen rotten apples ruin the entire orchard of billions.

2. DL Paranoia- Damn Ladies, let that go! Every neatly dressed, articulate, college educated Brutha is NOT gay. My opinion is that there is no such thing as DL, because if you looked and thought about it long enough, the fella would have emitted some type of signal to let you know that he really is not that much into you, but rather, your homeboys.

3. Self Insecurities- (sighs). “He wasn’t all that anyway”. I understand that Sistas are conditioned to seeing trifling and shiftless men, but don’t disregard the exception just because he is that. Don’t get angry because I am smart enough to argue back with you, as opposed to nodding my head. Don’t be intimidated by the fact that I am just as smart as you. My educated Sistas have this twisted desire to run men, and do not like to be challenged. Realize that together, us two powerful assholes could take over the world– Black love style.

4. Thug Life- “You are just too normal and nice”. I had 2 girls tell me that once. I am normal because I went to school, hung out with friends, and loved my family. And that was boring to them. I listen to how some of my female friends talk about how they love Lil Wayne– tattoos, baby mama, cocaine AND ALL. If this is your idea of an exciting lifestyle, then you will never get the successful Brutha that your yearn for.

Sistas, please take this into consideration. There are tons of us out here willing and ready to love ya’ll. And WHITEY just ain’t good enough for me.

Single and Wondering Why,

Bud

You are 25 years old and you have severe fibroids, you have a hysterectomy to cure the problem. The hysterectomy removes your womb and cervix, thank god you think no more periods or cervical smears.

So then you get to 30 and you are getting hot flushes (and not just from passion), a dry vagina, you dont want your partner, you are moody, you are weepy. Were you warned that this would happen?, have you had these symptoms and been told that you were imagining them?. What sort of information did you get from you GP or hospital?, have you had regular blood tests to monitor the levels of oestrogen in your blood?

Are you aware that you are probably going through the menopause? The menopause at 30 you think, but my ovaries were left intact, they werent removed and they should be continuing to work right up until Im 50 (or thereabouts) shouldnt they?

In actual fact 1 in every 4 women who has a hysterectomy which leaves their ovaries in position will go through an early menopause within 5 years of their operation. Many women are aware of the issues concerning menopause, that our natural protection against heart disease wears off leaving us with the same incidence as men, that somehow oestrogen production is linked with osteoporosis and this causes many of the problems with fractures that older women can suffer. The earlier you have your menopause the earlier you will begin to experience problems such as those above and others associated with ageing. All women need to be aware of the potential risk of an early menopause when they have a hysterectomy and they need to understand what that may mean for their life in later years so that they can take adequate measures to safeguard their health.

If a woman has a complete hysterectomy she should be offered hormone replacement therapy, in one form or another, from the outset. She may or may not choose to take it and there are many ways to help yourself without taking HRT, and with the right information the right choice can be made.