Consequences of early menopause and treatments

The article was written by MSc Vu Duy Thai - Obstetrician and Gynecologist, Women's Health Center - Vinmec Times City International General Hospital.

Women with early menopause were 30% more likely to have more anxiety, depression, depression, sensitivity, resentment, and distress than women with normal menopause.

Divided into short-term and long-term consequences:
Short-term consequences include vasomotor symptoms such as hot flashes, night sweats, palpitations and headaches, weight gain, vaginal dryness, and shortness of breath. Anxiety and uncontrolled stress:
Irritability Forgetfulness Insomnia Poor concentration Long-term consequences of early menopause include infertility, osteoporosis and an increased risk of premature death from cardiovascular disease and stroke .
1.1 Infertility Pregnancy in women with early menopause is rare. But with recent advances in egg donation, there is hope for women with early menopause. It is widely used in cases of infertility due to premature ovarian failure.
1.2 Osteoporosis Women who go through menopause before age 45 are 1.5 to 3 times more likely to break a bone than women who go through menopause after age 50. Due to low bone density, early osteoporosis.
1.3 Coronary heart disease and stroke risk Research shows that there is a 50% higher risk of dying from ischemic heart disease and angina than people who go through menopause between the ages of 49 and 51.

Most important in the treatment of early menopause is to identify the cause and treat based on the cause. Provides the ability to restore follicle maturation, ovulation and menstruation.
With ovulation induction or egg donation in IVF programs, it is now possible for women to go through menopause before age 40.
Consider estrogen replacement therapy for women with early menopause, however, this approach is controversial and inconsistent. The aim is to avoid osteoporosis, reduce the development of cardiovascular disease and dementia.
In addition, it is necessary to treat the symptoms of early menopause. Treatment of depression, and mental disorders, and psychotherapy and exercise.
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