Menopause May Not Be All Bad

There are just so many negative aspects attached to menopause that its no wonder women get depressed just thinking about it. It is a fact of life however, and developing a good mental outlook about it can make a big difference in how it affects you no matter what stage you at. With so many women in the world menopause is often the subject of much research. Most likely some large pharmaceutical company would love to come up with the cure all for menopause symptoms.It is important though to keep up with what's happening in respect to studies and research as it can prove valuable in helping you to get through the menopause years. One issue that has always been a concern for menopausal women is their weight. Many have been taught that if they are heavy in weight that during the perimenopause stage they tend to have more hot flashes to contend with. This supported the belief that being obese meant you would also be plagued with additional hot flashes compared to women who were slim. Recently there have been some substantial studies that show this may not be the case. It is indicated now that once a woman reaches the stage where her ovaries are no longer producing estrogen, that if she is on the heavy side that she will in fact have less hot flashes to contend with. This is good news for the woman who is suffering from hot flashes and is overweight that is thinking that these are only going to get worse because of her weight. It is one less negative aspect to dealing with menopause.
Now if you are one of those women who have the hot flashes and the dreaded night sweats you may also have been concerned about the indicators that suggested that menopause could put your at an increased risk for heart disease. New studies once again are showing that this too may not be the case. The studies are showing signs that women who are suffering from the flashes and night sweats may in fact be at a lower risk for problems with blood pressure and cholesterol which are contributors for heart disease and stroke.
So in view of these new studies it just very well may be that although those hot flashes and night sweats are a real nuisance they may also be a blessing in disguise. At the very least now with there being a possibility that they are not just a sign of potentially worse things to come it makes them a little more bearable.
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