Menopause is a natural process of aging that every woman has to face. It cannot be prevented. Though its problems can be prevented and managed well-
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Ensure a calm and happy life. Opt for meditation, hobbies.
- To prevent weight gain; eat healthy, exercise regularly and maintain an ideal weight & BMI. It also helps to reduce stress and improves blood circulation.
- Eat balanced and nutritious diet. It will improve your energy levels.
- Consume enough calcium, soy products and iron rich foods.
- Quit smoking and drinking.
- Deal with your relationship issues (if any). Take professional help if needed. .
- Most importantly share your sexual concerns with your partner and doctor.
- Kegel exercises (exercise as if you are holding your urine) are useful to prevent urinary incontinence.
- Regularly keep tab on your bone health, go for bone densitometry test if advised by doctor.
- Other preventive tests include mammography (breast screening), lipid profile screening, thyroid testing, colonoscopy, pelvic examination.
