Menopause Clinic
- Complete evaluation of menopausal woman
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Menopause is defined as 12 months after your last menstrual period and marks the end of menstrual cycles. It is a natural biological process. Physical symptoms like hot flushes and emotional disturbances are common. Many effective treatments are available.
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- Diet counselling
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Good nutrition can help prevent or ease certain conditions that may develop during and after menopause. It’s important to get enough calcium, pump up your iron and get enough fibre.
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- Excercise counselling and planning
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Gaining weight is very common after menopause. Hypertension, diabetes and heart disease are the common risks due to weight gain. Exercise has many benefits:
- Lowers risk of osteoporosis, heart attack
- Keeps joints and muscles strong
- Relieves depression and anxiety
- Improves overall health
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- Hormone Replacement Therapy
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This is a treatment used to relieve symptoms of the menopause. It replaces female hormones that are at a lower level as you approach menopause. There are various methods of HRT like tablets, patches, implants and gels. Patients on HRT need to be monitored closely and the benefits should outweigh the risks.
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