Once you start suffering from frequent bouts of nausea around the ages of 40 to 50, you may be experiencing
symptoms of menopause. Along with a variety of other irritating side effects,
such as insomnia, weight gain, depression, fatigue, hair loss, and weak
muscles, menopause can also cause nausea.
It
is actually a more common symptom among menopausal women, and women who are in the prior stage to menopause, called
perimenopause. This stage affects every woman differently, and can lead to such
numerous symptoms. Severity of each symptom, including nausea and the feeling
of being sick, can range from mild to intense. Sometimes this sick feeling can
lead to vomiting. Many times
hot flashes also follow a wave of
intense nausea.
Feeling
nauseated during menopause and perimenopause can stem from many different
things, including diet. For most women, this sick sensation is an indirect
response to the natural part of the aging process, and menopause itself.
However, feeling nauseated may and can occur in credit to estrogen loss. Many
times these symptoms are not consistent or constant, in that they usually come
and go. Typically through perimenopause, you can feel as if you're sick through
the decline of your hormonal levels as your menstrual cycle slowly wanes.
Because
the balance of hormones within your body is important to your overall health,
significant drops in these hormones and an imbalance of them can play a role in
such conditions as feeling sick. Bio-chemical changes can easily result in
anything from gas problems, to bloating, to feeling nauseated. It is not
uncommon for most women to feel cramps, night sweats, dizziness, headaches and
more when they enter this time in their life.
Progesterone,
for example, is a very important hormone in that it flows throughout your body
normally, and will work to keep the sugars and electrolytes in your body
balanced. But, unfortunately, a steep incline or drop that occurs with this
hormone during perimenopause and menopause, can easily make you feel
uncomfortable, resulting in the feeling as if you're sick.
Here
are a two things to keep in mind:
Drink:
Drink plenty of fluids. Waters and fruit juices can work
wonders for an upset stomach, while being dehydrated on the other hand, can
easily make you feel sick. Remember, drinking waters and juices is also an
effective way of replenishing those electrolytes.
Diet: Diet always plays a key role in keeping yourself healthy.
During menopause, your digestive tract, for one, can easily be affected, thus
foods that used to never upset you before, may now cause you to be very
uncomfortable. Eating lots of a fiber can help out with this. Also, to prevent
any sick feelings, make sure to include many fruits and vegetables, as well as
complex carbohydrates and lean protein in your diet. You can also consider a menopause supplement that includes the vitamins a menopausal woman needs.
Most
researchers and doctors will suggest a healthy diet to patients who may complain about stomach problems during the
menopause stages. To help manage your diet successfully, here are a few tips to
follow:
- Eat
soy in order to get more estrogen.
- Eat
fruits that are naturally high in phyoestrogens, such as pomegranate.
- Get
plenty of omega-3 fatty acids through foods like fish and olive oil.
- Avoid
foods that could otherwise upset your stomach, such as greasy or sugary
foods.
- Avoid
stimulants like tobacco and alcohol.
- Try
eating 5 to 6 small meals a day instead of 3 large meals.
- Try
natural alternatives such as herbs (black cohosh, ginger, licorice root
and evening primrose oil are all herbs that can work wonders on an upset
stomach)
- Try
teas, like peppermint tea in order to help soothe a trouble stomach
Menopause
can be hard, but it's most certainly not the end of the world. Just stay
positive, get educated, and maintain your health. Putting in all your effort to
do just that will help you to fight against certain menopausal symptoms, such
as nausea.
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