Menopause Management
Changes during menopause
Menopause is often a difficult stage in a woman’s life. Hormone levels start falling causing a whole host of symptoms beyond hot flushes and night sweats. Menopause is also associated with changes to your mood, poor sleep and fatigue, muscle and joint pains, urinary and genital symptoms, itchy skin, brain fog and weight gain. Not every woman experiences every symptom, but many women have more than one. When you aren’t sleeping, your body is changing despite looking the same for years, you’re suddenly forgetful or just not as on the ball as you’re used to being, you just don’t feel like yourself.
It’s also a time of great change in life circumstances, with women facing more pressures in their midlife now, than in previous generations. Women in their 40s and 50s are simultaneously caring for their children and their ageing parents or other family members. For other women, children are growing up and leaving the home which naturally results in a change of roles and responsibilities. Many are still working full time and still trying to eat right and exercise well for their own health. All this is happening against the backdrop of the constellation of symptoms listed above.
Consultations with Dr Keshinie
Dr Keshinie has completed additional training in the management of Menopause and has a Certificate of Women’s Health from the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists. She is well versed in prescribing medication for menopause- both hormonal and non-hormonal treatments, but also takes the time to discuss lifestyle strategies for managing the various symptoms.
She has also undertaken more specific training in Weight Management in the Menopause. She understands it’s a unique time and sometimes traditional approaches to exercise and diet may fail. She will go through the changes that take place in your body during menopause, how this can affect your weight, and will give you practical strategies to combat weight gain.
While menopause is a normal part of ageing, it is not a time that women must suffer through in silence. Dr Keshinie is committed to helping you as you transition to this next phase of your life.