Tag: Menopause

Menopause and Pelvic Floor Health: The Role of Kegel Exercises

August 8, 2024

Unless you’re doing Kegels or Pilates, chances are you may be neglecting to exercise the pelvic floor muscles. Kegel exercises strengthen the pelvic floor and are prescribed by ob-gyns to prevent urinary incontinence during pregnancy and beyond.

Developing a strong pelvic floor is also important for menopausal women. As estrogen and progesterone levels decrease during menopause, the pelvic floor muscles may become weaker and less elastic, leading to the possibility of urinary incontinence.

“Menopause can introduce lots of changes to your body, but one of the most challenging is the weakening of your pelvic floor: the muscles, ligaments, and connective tissues that support the organs in your pelvis. When the pelvic floor weakens, it can cause symptoms ranging from incontinence or prolapse to intimacy problems and more.”

Read the full article from EverydayHealth.com.

Understanding Menopause: Symptoms and Solutions for Women

July 22, 2024

The following article was published on July 16, 2024 in Prevention Magazine. The author outlines topics of concern to women reaching menopause: defining menopause and perimenopause, common symptoms, cessation of birth control, vulnerability to developing health issues, and hormone therapy.

“After centuries of the topic being taboo, celebrities, tech entrepreneurs, and women wherever they gather are talking about menopause. But there’s still confusion, especially about how to deal with the symptoms”.

51 is the average age for the onset of menopause for American women .

Read the entire Prevention.com article, Your Most Pressing Menopause Questions, Answered By Doctors.

Cold Water Swimming May Reduce Menopause Symptoms/Study

July 8, 2024

Researchers are reporting that swimming in cold water may reduce stress and anxiety. Experts say the anxiety reduction could help ease symptoms of menopause. Swimming in cold water may reduce menopausal symptoms, including stress, hot flashes, and aches, according to a new study published in Sage Journals.

The study included 1,114 women, 785 of whom were going through menopause. All swam in cold water to see if it would reduce symptoms from menopause. Link to the full article in Medical News Today.