Dr. Deepali Nirawane is one of the most popular Obstetricians and Gynecologists. She has 15+ years of expertise and opened a clinic, namely, “Touch of Life,” to serve the people.
Since she has an incredible interest in Menopause, she does immense research to discover a few insights helpful to mankind.
Now, let’s discuss a few points & known facts about Menopause and Gynaecological complications for Women over 40 years.
Read on!
- Menopause And Its Effects
Dr. Deepali says because of hormonal changes in the early 40s, women experience incredible changes within their bodies. This phase is also commonly referred to as the perimenopause state. A few effects of sudden hormonal changes include weight gain, changes in skin, hair, and body. In addition, other effects include vaginal dryness, loss of libido, reduced bone strength, urine incontinence, and a lot more. In a nutshell, most women observe mental and physical changes in their 40s.
- Increasing Awareness On Gynecological Health
Dr. Deepali says she’s delighted to see women discussing their gynecological health, such as loss of libido, vaginal issues, and other related complications with gynecologists. Women post 40 are taking massive care in their perimenopause due to the increasing awareness about Menopause.
- Effects Of Pregnancy For Women Post 30
Since women are showing massive interest in pregnancy in their early 30s or 40s, there are enormous chances for health complications. They can also choose IVF or other synthetic pregnancy procedures. However, they lead to diabetes, blood pressure, or metabolic complications. In general, the number of eggs gets reduced as we age. So, pregnancy post 40 or 30 isn’t a wise decision.
- Lifestyle Changes For Women Post 40
Discussing the lifestyle changes for women post the 40s, Dr. Deepali advised walking for 30 minutes a day to reduce weight and enjoy a healthy body. Also, she insisted on working out five days a week to control diabetes and other complications. Finally, regular checkups and tests are mandatory to prevent health complications.
- Significant Screening Tests For Women That You Shouldn’t Miss Out On
Here are a few essential tests for women based on their age.
- Tests in the 20s: Haemogram Test, Sonography(For PCOD), and Diabetic Test
- Tests in the 30s: Vitamin D and B12 Tests, Sonography, Diabetic Checkups, Haemogram, and Thyroid Tests
- Tests in the 40s: Lipid Profile Tests with Haemogram, Thyroid, Diabetic, ECG, and Sonography Tests
- Tests in the 50s: Bone Mineral Density Test and all tests as mentioned earlier
- What’s Post-Menopausal Osteoporosis
Dr. Deepali calls it a slow disease or epidemic. She added, “Estrogen helps in calcium absorption in bones. As Oestrogen production stops after Menopause, there are huge changes in bone weakness in women post 40. This is most commonly known as Post-Menopausal Osteoporosis.” Finally, she concluded this condition could be treated by practicing strength training.
- What About Sex In Older Women
Dr. Deepali said sex in elderly women is still questionable. She also advised counseling the patients to open up about the sexual issues post-40s.
- Know About Hormone Replacement Therapy
Although HRT(aka Hormone Replacement Therapy) does good, several myths surround it. Dr. Deepali said she advises the blend of Estrogen and progesterone for her patients for menopause complications.
- Geriatric Gynecology
Dr. Deepali says Geriatric Gynecology plays a vital role in ensuring the quality of a patient’s life. Since the life expectancy is reducing due to colossal reasons, it’s essential to establish a Geriatric Gynecology subject that supports the patients’ quality lifestyle.