Preparations and folk remedies from sweating during menopause

Physiological fading fertility of the female body is called "climax". One common symptoms characteristic of this period, a hyperhydrosis or sweating.

Normally, the selection of sweat from the sweat glands occurs daily. Mechanism sweating is required for regulation of water and salt exchange and body temperature. Under stress, increase in body temperature or high temperature environment is enhanced excretion of sweat.

Sweating during menopause occurs because of impaired thermoregulation and gives a woman the inconvenience.

Sweating causes and symptoms of menopause

Menopause occurs in every woman between the ages of 40 to 55 years. In rare cases, menopause may be at an early age of 40 or later - after 55 years.

The average age of women entering menopause is 45 to 50 years.

The primary cause of menopause is considered to be:

• lack of follicles in the ovaries;
• a decrease in estrogen levels in the blood.

Hormonal fluctuations cause the development of typical menopausal symptoms that lead to the discomfort of the patient.

Normally, in the reproductive age of the pituitary gland and the hypothalamus is stable. In the event of crashes hormonal fluctuations in their work.

During the offensive meet monthly 5 main levels.

1. Cortex.
2. Hypothalamus.
3. Pituitary.
4. Ovaries.
5. Target organs.

As a result of reduced ovarian hormone production, pituitary and hypothalamus response is a decrease neural response cortex.

During menopause there is a violation of the thermoregulatory mechanisms. Nerve impulses from the central nervous system to the sweat glands are sent frequently, which also leads to increased perspiration.

Most pronounced in women sweating on the face, chest, neck and underarms.

Among other factors that lead to increased sweating, emit:

• hot flashes;
• lability of the nervous system;
• overweight;
• constant stress;
• chronic fatigue syndrome;
• bad habits as smoking or drinking alcohol.

As a result of increase of FSH and LH with the climax coming centers of the nervous system begin to change the principle of their work. These sites are located near the center of the regulating body temperature. As a result, the center is also in breach of its functioning, which leads to abnormal impulses. The body reacts to hormonal changes sweating, flushing of blood, vasodilatation, and fever.

At high tide observed blood flow to the upper body, which leads to increased perspiration. In addition, hot flashes are accompanied by increases in blood pressure, feeling of fever, chills, shortness of breath.

As a result of hormonal imbalance occurs lability of the nervous system, which is manifested mood variability, increased response to any emotional stimuli. Due to overstimulation of the nervous system activates the sweat glands, which is accompanied by sweating.

Excess body weight of the woman in menopause can lead to excessive sweating due to the need of higher energy costs to perform physical work.

Among the specific symptoms of hyperhidrosis emit:

• phlegm in the armpits or face;
• unpleasant smell of sweat, which does not disappear when using deodorant;
• Symptoms of skin irritation;
• sleep disturbance during bouts of night sweating;
• increase of colds due to wearing wet clothes;
• a sense of uncertainty due to the sweat.

With the development of excessive sweating at night for patients characterized by complaints of:

• shallow sleep;
• insomnia;
• decreased attention and memory;
• emotional lability;
• chronic fatigue.

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Increased sweating during menopause should be differentiated from diseases of other organs and systems, which may be accompanied by sweating.

Differential diagnosis is carried out:

• early ovarian atrophy;
• thyroid disease;
• gormonalnozavisimyh tumor diseases;
• mental diseases system accompanied with panic attacks;
• release of large amounts of prolactin;
• tuberculosis;
• infectious processes.

To identify the causes sweating and differentiation diseases Women recommended to pass a comprehensive examination.

1. Determination of hormonal status: FSH, LH, estradiol, testosterone.
2. Determination of the concentration of FSH levels in urine using test menopause.
3. Pelvic ultrasound.
4. Mammography.
5. Histological studies.
6. Consulting with cardiologist, endocrinologist, neurologist.

To clarify the diagnosis and causes of sweating can be expanded diagnostic methods when indicated.

Methods to eliminate sweating

To eliminate menopausal symptoms used complex treatment, which includes:

• hormone therapy;
• phytohormone products;
• anti-anxiety drugs;
• antidepressant agents;
• folk remedies.

The treatment is chosen individually by the attending physician depending on the severity of symptoms. As a rule, drugs and tools are selected combined action.

hormone pills

Hormonal treatments are the most effective in the treatment of menopause. They are based on synthetic hormones having the structure of the female body hormones.

hormonal agents appointed by obstetricians and gynecologists in the presence of severe indications or no effect on non-hormonal therapies.

Allocate 2 main groups of drugs for the treatment of excessive sweating in menopause.

1. Estrogen-containing medicines. Among the most common: Ovestin, CLIMAR, Divigel, Proginova.
2. Combination products. The most widely used: Femoston, klimonorma, Divina, Angelique.

As a result, use of HRT comes replenishing hormone deficiency, which leads to a reduction of menopause symptoms, including excessive sweating.

phytohormones

The most widely used for the treatment of increased sweating during menopause phytoestrogens obtained by plant-based estrogens.

Phytoestrogen preparations have several advantages:

• mild action without hormonal changes;
• the absence of contraindications and side effects;
• no impact on the patient's weight;
• compatibility with other drugs.

Of phytoestrogens are preferred:

• Chi-klim;
• Klimadinon;
• Inoklym;
• Remens.

Folk remedies

As a combination therapy sweating folk remedies can be applied at menopause.

Among the folk remedies release:

• herbal tea based balm, mint and limes;
• sage tea;
• bath with chamomile or oak bark.

In addition to reducing sweating, herbal teas can reduce anxiety and emotional lability.

Sedations

Sedations are additional method of treatment of emotional lability and sweating during menopause.

A distinctive feature is the absence of sedative addiction and dependence.

Among the sedatives release:

• valerian tincture;
• motherwort tincture;
• Afobazol.

antidepressants

Using antidepressants shown the presence of depressive states that accompany menopause.

prescription of antidepressants It indicated for severe menopause under the control of a physician.

Correction of diet and lifestyle

Correction of diet and lifestyle are an integral part of the treatment of excessive sweating during menopause.

1. Sufficient physical activity. Physical activities allow to maintain body weight, helps release endorphins and increase the immune response of the female body. Effective are swimming, running and fitness.
2. Balanced diet. A special place in the diet take fitoestrogensoderzhaschie products. Recommended consumption of vegetables, fruits, whole grains. It is necessary to limit the sharp, salty, smoked products.
3. Adequate fluid intake. Per day should take between 1.5 and 2 liters of water.
4. Normalization of BMI.
5. Using natural fabrics. This makes it possible to improve heat dissipation and reduce the factors that lead to increased sweating.
6. Compliance with hygiene standards. Daily showering, use of deodorants, antiperspirants, anti-infectives.
7. Reduced stress.
8. You can use folk remedies as a combined therapy of menopause: the use of infusions and decoctions of herbs for ingestion or as a topical treatment.