10 Ways Every Women Should Prepare For Menopause

Quit Smoking

The chance of a woman having an early menopause rises about sixty percent if she is a smoker. By quitting ten years prior to impending menopause years reduces that risk significantly. Since estrogen levels decrease at this time, younger women may experience fertility problems at an age they still want children. Luckily, smokers have a plethora of stop-smoking aids ranging from patches, lozenges, and gum. Other risks associated with premature menopause include osteoporosis, colon and ovarian cancers, periodontal disease, tooth loss, and cataracts.

Hormone Replacement Therapy

There has been contradicting information about the benefits and harmful effects of hormone replacement therapy. Initially, women were told it would increase their risk of having a heart attack, blood clots, breast cancer, and strokes. Then, experts said it was safe. These days the conclusion appears to suggest short-term use at low-dosage can be a safe route for those under the age of fifty-nine, without a history of breast cancer, and whose symptoms are moderate to severe.