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How to treat Menopause symptoms? The average age of onset of menopause is around 45 years. This is the period when the woman stops producing hormones and may have very strong symptoms, which interferes in the day to day and the quality of life. Continue reading and learn about the main Menopause symptoms of menopause and how to treat them. Symptoms of menopause: The interruption in the production of estrogen, the hormone responsible for controlling ovulation, is the main responsible for the symptoms of menopause. Find out what are the main changes that the absence of this hormone can cause: - Vasomotor symptoms (SVM) - Hot flashes in the neck, face, and breasts that affect up to 80% of women - Genitourinary syndrome (SGM) - Changes in the vulva, vagina, urethra, and bladder. The woman may have vaginal discomfort, making it difficult to have sex. - Irritability and depression: Estrogenis associated with feelings of well-being and high self-esteem, the lack of which can cause depression. - Osteoporosis: Because of the absence of estrogen, after menopause, the woman may have osteoporosis, a disease that causes bone weakness, which can lead to fractures. - Changes in the body: It is possible that the lack of the hormone causes a decrease in the brightness of the skin and favors the concentration of fat in the belly. - Changes in the body: It is possible that the lack of the hormone causes a decrease in the glow of the skin and favors the concentration belly fat. - Uncontrolled cholesterol: Estrogen is also related to the balance between good cholesterol (HDL) and bad cholesterol (LDL) in the blood. Treatment for menopause: Hormone therapy (HT), which is the replacement of the hormones estrogen and progesterone using medications, effectively relieves the symptoms of menopause and aims to improve the quality of life of women in this new phase. However, it is necessary to manage the risks. Hormone therapy increases the chances of developing some diseases, such as pulmonary thromboembolism, breast cancer, endometrial cancer, and liver disease, in addition to having undiagnosed vaginal bleeding or porphyria (a disorder caused by enzyme deficiencies). The treatment must be individualized and it is necessary to monitor the maintenance of benefits, the improvement of quality of life, and the appearance of adverse effects in women who choose this treatment. If you have any Signs of Menopause, talk to a trusted doctor to understand what is best for you.