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Menopause may also cause more serious health problems such as obesity and osteoporosi. Make sure that you are well aware of all the menopausal symptoms so you can understand it fully. POSSIBLE TREATMENT AND ALTERNATIVES If you are nearing the menopausal years, educating yourself on how you can mange the symptoms and the effects of menopause can help you start living your life all over again. Experts suggest that eating a healthy diet along with regular exercise during the menopausal years is very effective to cope and treat these symptoms. But if you think you can no longer handle the symptoms of menopause, then it is time to seek professional help or treatment to assist you through this time. Studies show that the need of women to seek professional help varies on her personal need and emotional stability. Experts say that although many menopausal women do not really need special treatments for menopause, there are those who need it to overcome their difficulties. There are various menopausal treatments available today. Since there is no single treatment, it is best if you consult your physician first before commencing any treatments. You can ask your doctor to discuss with you the treatments that can be perfect for you. The following are the most popular menopause treatments available today. 1. Hormone therapy (HT) or Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) is one of the most popular menopausal treatments today. This treatment will reduce and relieve menopausal symptoms such as vaginal dryness, hot flushes and night sweats. Experts agree that HT/HRT should be commenced at the beginning of menopause because it can be an effective solution to bone loss or osteoporosis as it can increase bone density by around five percent in two years and can even reduces the risk of spinal fractures by 40 percent. A follow up after the menopausal years is as equally important to ensure the maximum effect of the therapy. Being the only therapy that is approved by the government for treating the difficult symptoms of menopause, HT or HRT is being recommended by more and more physicians to most menopausal women. The best way to know which treatment is the best for you is by consulting your physician who can suggest the most suitable type for you. 2. Bisphosphonates, on the other hand helps the renewal of bone cells that are constantly being broken down. This treatment prevents bone loss by hindering the breakdown process. Although this is effective in preventing osteoporosis, experts warn the interested patients to brace themselves for side effects such as gastrointestinal upsets. Today, the most commonly used bisphosphonates include Fosamax, Actonel and Didrocal that should be taken daily or weekly. 3. Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulators (SERMs) is also one of the popular treatments because it supplies the natural estrogen of the body. Other effective menopause treatment include Tibolone (Livial) therapy, parathyroid therapy, Vitamin D and calcium supplements and Bioidentical hormone therapy.
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