The Management of Menopausal Symptoms

Authors

  • Praveda Kamdaeng Assistant professor, McCormick Faculty of Nursing, Payap University.

Keywords:

Management, Menopausal symptoms

Abstract

Golden age is the period of life that women cannot avoid. Women of reproductive age in general, the body produces sex hormones called estrogen, which acts as a sexual development from girls as young women and its play a role with other hormones to control the cycle of menstruation and pregnancy. But when entering the golden age, the endocrine function of reproductive system decreases, resulting in changes in the structure and function of the body. And various symptoms that disturbs feelings and the mind as a result of reduced sex hormones. Such menopausal symptoms may result in discomfort and affect the quality of life of postmenopausal women until the elderly. Menopause will cause health problems or not, depending on the fertility and health of women. Including preparation for dealing with change. Seek to deal with adverse reactions that may occur, including self-care, such as food care, regular exercise, vaginal muscle exercise, mental health promotion activities, support from family and society, and the use of hormone replacement drugs. The management of these menopausal symptoms is to alleviate the discomfort that affects the lives of menopause women. Which was a period of success in both the family institution and the work of most women.

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2020-03-25

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Kamdaeng , P. (2020). The Management of Menopausal Symptoms . Nursing Journal CMU, 47(1), 478–488. Retrieved from https://he02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/cmunursing/article/view/240772

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