Menopause Support Network

by Aparna Acharekar on Jun 16, 2023

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Join our Menopause Support Network - a caring community empowering women through menopause. Find understanding, comfort, and resources to thrive together!

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kftw asked 151 days ago

What supplements are recommended for menopause?

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Anonymous

・answered 151 days ago

Black cohosh, L-theanine, St. John's wort, probiotics, and omega-3 fatty acid supplements may help with hot flashes, sleep problems, and mood changes in menopause.

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docmfrank

Infants/Toddlers・answered 150 days ago

Supplements are based on your needs. If you have vitamin deficiencies, such as D or B12, this would be recommended. If you notice significant struggles with hot flashes, vaginal dryness and mood changes your gynecologist will look into your suitability for estrogen supplementation. Iron supplementation if you are in perimenopause with heavy bleeding. However, it is best to consider a routine check during perimenopause and menopause in order to know if you need supplements or not. For the most part a healthy and nutritious diet should cover most of your needs ideally without the use of supplements.

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Sexologist_DrKalps

Surrogacy・answered 149 days ago

Menopause means stopping of female hormones, especially Estrogen. Because it is necessary for your vagina as well as your overall health, you can take so many natural Medicines instead of taking just supplements. You may face vaginal dryness, mood swings/ emotional ups and downs and osteoporosis. Also hot flushes irritates most. Just supplements are not sufficient if these symptoms are irritating you. Then Take proper consultation with your doctor. Natural medicines are more useful in my opinion.

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LivefearlessMenopauseIndia

・answered 149 days ago

You would generally need calcium and vitamin d supplements once you hit your 40s. As you grow older your calcium absorption decreases and it is very important to maintain certain calcium levels for your bone and muscle strength. Vitamin d is needed for better absorption of calcium as well as for good mood regulation. Apart from that most other supplements get prescribed based on deficiency.

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Hi, so my friend who saw blood yesterday but the periods didn't came. she at first thought it's her periods because she is about to have periods. is this a concern? her last time was 20 days late and it was longer than usual as well. What should she be doing?

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Anonymous・-25d

Unexpected bleeding, especially when it doesn't coincide with the expected menstrual cycle, can be a sign of a more serious issue, such as: Uterine fibroids Endometriosis.

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The fact that her last period was 20 days late and longer than usual suggests an irregularity that should be addressed.

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Have recently read a crazy post that masturbating a lot can cause acne for women,is this true? XD

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Sexologist_DrKalps・1d

No, masturbation does not cause acne. Masturbation can cause hormonal changes, if you indulge in it badly. These changes are only tangentially related to acne development. It's more likely that if you seem to have less acne when you don't masturbate, it's just a coincidence because of the many changes that happen during puberty and adolescence. Instead of thinking like this, think about doing masturbation in moderation and let the sexual tension release. This keep your hormones tickling and can help maintain hormonal balance.

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Hi! Hope you are doing well. As a therapist and intimacy coach, I can tell you that that’s absolutely false! Masturbation does not cause acne, that’s a myth. masturbation is actually beneficial as it helps improve sleep and reduce stress!

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hi I have mrkh syndrome with no vaginal opening for an intercourse so my boyfriend who knew about it for four years got married secretly and told his wife that I wasn't a woman and since then I have been questioning my existence I want to know how do I handle it all I can't say anything to my parents coz they will feel hurt I don't have a place to cry it out or frnds who would understand im just so alone with all this

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NutritionistHudaShaikh・1d

Hi there, I hope you are well. -I completely understand what you must be feeling right now. -But remember one thing, you aren't to be blamed. -You put your trust in someone that that person spoke behind your back, which is not your fault. - At least you can love and trust people, however just be little wary the next time you put your trust in anyone with respect to the condition you are suffering from. - Take time out, go for a walk, spend time with yourself, cook for yourself, exercise, practice yoga, and meditation, keep yourself busy in some activity or hobby, these will help you in healing. - Most importantly, accept yourself, and love yourself because no one else is going to do it for you :) - Give yourself some time, sooner or later you will be proud of yourself. - And, yes, it can be operated and treated. I know someone who had the same issue. - Talk to a gynecologist and seek proper guidance and help. Take care ❤️ stay strong! This shall pass, too.

dr_harpreetpsychologist・1d

Hi dear. I can understand what you might be going through. But relax yourself and take a deep breath. Understand one thing that this is your body and you are suppose to accept it and love it . You can't control others thoughts and behaviour..so just forget about it. As far as as your condition is considered,so it's a condition which is treatable and operable, so,if possible I would suggest you that please go and speak to some good gynaecologist and communicate to your parents as well. Problem comes with solution. take care

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#PeriodTalk We all know from common knowledge that an ideal period lasts between 3-5 days. However, for some women periods can last for 7 days throughout their lives. This doesn't indicate that something is wrong. The ideal period length is the average you have for each period. A normal period day would be using 3-5 pads, or changing out your cup 3-4 times a day. More on the first couple of days when periods are usually heavier. If you have to use more than 5-7 pads during all days of your period and feel increasing fatigue it would be ideal to get it checked to ensure there is no cause for heavy bleeding and you don't have anemia as a result.

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khanu_dazzlingwombat・-22d

b.3-7 days

marwa・-20d

3-5 days at the max

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#PeriodTalk How do you track your period? Are you able to figure out when you are expecting your period every month without tracking? Share signs you notice that your period is around the corner in the comments below.

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docmfrank・-13d

I track using the Flo app. My favourite part is adding the symptoms I experience on different days to be able to closer analyse how my cycles run each month.

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I usually track my period using a calendar

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#HealthCheck What are some common signs of an STD? Do all STDs have physical signs? The key to remember is most STDs can be treated through medications. Check in with your doctor at the earliest if you have any signs of an STD.

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Sexologist_DrKalps・-17d

Yes, these are some symptoms, but there are possibilities that you might not have any symptoms for some days still you have STI. In some cases symptoms appear after window period just like in HIV infection. Some infection may remain silent and will make trouble to your partner/when you become weak on immunity level, they will start appearing. Women may experience the following symptoms also: Burning or itching in the vagina A discharge or odor from the vagina Pain around the pelvis Bleeding from the vagina that is not normal Pain deep inside during sex Sores, bumps or blisters in the vagina, anus, or mouth Burning and pain with urine or with bowel movements Having to go to the bathroom often warts/skin tags around genitals Some STI can give you cancer also like HPV infection. So never underestimate STI. whenever you have any of these symptoms, always consult with gynec or Sexologist. Get yourself tested If you have multiple partners always use precautions(condom/ female condom).

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Are there any dietary supplements you recommend to support my menstrual health based on my individual needs?

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Eat_healthy_with_richa・-12d

Hey there! 🌸 Looking to boost your menstrual health? Consider adding these essentials to your routine: Iron for replenishing lost blood, Vitamin B6 to ease those pesky PMS symptoms, Magnesium for calming those cramps, Omega-3 fatty acids to soothe inflammation, and don't forget Calcium for bone health and mood stability. Your body will thank you for the extra support!

hina・-11d

There is no restriction for your diet during your menstrual cycle. Nor are there any foods that you necessarily should eat, except for foods high in iron. Because of the blood loss, there is also some iron loss w/menstruation. Therefore, foods high in iron content can help replace the iron stores that women need. These foods can include dark chocolate in small amounts, molasses, and then green leafy veggies such as spinach, beef, turkey, etc. You can google for a more comprehensive list. Otherwise, no special diet is required.

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Is oral sex possible during periods?? My boyfriend wants to try it out

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If you both are comfortable, then go for it! However, consider going for a dental dam as infection during menstruation is high! You can consider using a menstrual cup or a tampon to avoid leakage. Infact, for a lot of people, arousal during menstruation is high and period blood acts like a natural lubricant!

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Just use oral dams for protection because the risk of developing infections is very high during menstruation 🩸

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My mom never told me about tampons but I recently heard about it through my group of friends. I did not want to ask them because I didn’t want to feel backward. What are they?? Can women of all age use them ?

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Sexologist_DrKalps・-11d

Yes, any women who is menstruating can use tampon. Only one should be cautious while using it. Unlike a pad, it is placed internally, inside of the vaginal canal. They are made of rayon, or a blend of rayon and cotton, along with synthetic fibers. Depending on your flow, it can be kept inside for 6-8 hrs. Once inserted correctly, a tampon is held in place by the vagina and expands as it soaks up menstrual blood. However, in addition to menstrual blood, the tampon also absorbs the vagina's natural lubrication and bacteria, which can change the normal pH, increasing the risk of infections. So always cautious about changing it time to time. You can use pad/tampon/menstrual cup as per your need. But while playing sports, during swimming it's better to use tampon/menstrual cup. Tampons also are easy to store in a purse or pocket. Another advantage to tampons is that they can't be felt because they're inside the body.

hina・-11d

A tampon is a menstrual product designed to absorb blood and vaginal secretions by insertion into the vagina during menstruation. Unlike a pad, it is placed internally, inside of the vaginal canal. Once inserted correctly, a tampon is held in place by the vagina and expands as it soaks up menstrual blood. Any girl of any age can who is menstruating can use them, there’s no one age where it suddenly becomes ok to use them or it’s not ok to use them.

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