{"id":93427,"date":"2024-07-22T10:49:07","date_gmt":"2024-07-22T10:49:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/?post_type=articles&#038;p=93427"},"modified":"2024-07-22T10:49:07","modified_gmt":"2024-07-22T10:49:07","slug":"how-reduce-symptoms-menopause-gynecologists-tips","status":"publish","type":"articles","link":"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/articles\/how-reduce-symptoms-menopause-gynecologists-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Reduce Symptoms of Menopause: Gynecologist\u2019s Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_93429\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-93429\" style=\"width: 2000px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-93429 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/07\/menopause.jpg\" alt=\"Reduce symptoms of menopause naturally with these tips.\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1125\" srcset=\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/07\/menopause.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/07\/menopause-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/07\/menopause-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/07\/menopause-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/07\/menopause-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/07\/menopause-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/07\/menopause-155x87.jpg 155w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-93429\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: Shutterstock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Menopause\u2014it\u2019s a phase of life often misunderstood. Typically occurring between 45 and 55 years old, it happens when your ovaries naturally decrease their production of hormones like estrogen and progesterone. Though completely natural, this <a href=\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/articles\/hormonal-imbalance-signs-fixes-you-need-to-know\/\">hormonal shift<\/a> often triggers a slew of unpleasant symptoms. These can include hot flashes, sleep disturbances, vaginal dryness, mood swings, weight gain, low libido, and memory or concentration issues. Yikes!<\/p>\n<h2>Three Habits to Reduce Menopausal Symptoms<\/h2>\n<p>Before you consider hormonal treatments, take note: natural remedies can do wonders for <a href=\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/articles\/fit-fabulous-menopause-soy\/\">managing menopause<\/a>. Dr. Brigitte Letombe, a gynecologist specializing in menopause, stresses the importance of lifestyle changes. Speaking to <em>La D\u00e9p\u00eache<\/em> newspaper, she says, <em>\u201cThe first thing we examine in consultations is the patient\u2019s lifestyle.\u201d<\/em> According to Dr. Letombe, a few tweaks in your daily habits can have a monumental impact on easing the symptoms of menopause. Here are three essential habits she recommends:<\/p>\n<h4>1. Get Moving<\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/articles\/exercise-and-the-menstrual-cycle-insights-and-tips\/\">Physical activity is a game-changer<\/a>. Dr. Letombe assures, <em>\u201cLosing weight and getting back into physical activity can really improve things.\u201d<\/em> Regular exercise helps manage weight, which in turn reduces hot flashes and other symptoms. Choose activities you enjoy to make it easier to stick with them. Think yoga, swimming, or even a brisk walk.<\/p>\n<h4>2. Kick the Bad Habits<\/h4>\n<p>Smoking exacerbates menopausal symptoms. <em>\u201cWe are much more prone to hot flashes when we smoke,\u201d<\/em> Dr. Letombe says. Quitting smoking isn\u2019t easy, but there are resources and support groups that can help you stub out that cigarette for good.<\/p>\n<h4>3. Ditch the Booze<\/h4>\n<p>Alcohol is another culprit. <em>\u201cWe are much more prone to hot flashes when we drink alcohol,\u201d<\/em> adds Dr. Letombe. Consider switching to non-alcoholic drinks. Make your own tasty mocktails at home to satisfy your cravings without the side effects.<\/p>\n<p>The symptoms of menopause can be challenging, but they aren\u2019t undefeatable. By incorporating exercise, quitting smoking, and reducing alcohol consumption, you can significantly alleviate these symptoms. Plus, adopting these habits can help you manage the pesky weight gain that often accompanies menopause. So, why not give these natural remedies a try before opting for hormonal treatments? Your future self will thank you!<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.grazia.fr\/beaute\/forme-minceur\/je-suis-gynecologue-et-ces-3-habitudes-peuvent-diminuer-les-symptomes-de-la-menopause-et-la-prise-de-poids-1098329.html\" target=\"_blank\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>**&#8221;Je suis gyn\u00e9cologue et ces 3 habitudes peuvent diminuer les sympt\u00f4mes de la m\u00e9nopause et la prise de poids&#8221;**<\/b><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><i>This article first appeared on grazia.fr \u2013 Author: Elisabeth Sall<\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":42697,"featured_media":93558,"template":"","format":"standard","categories":[6939,16,2723],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v18.5 (Yoast SEO v20.4) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>How to Reduce Symptoms of Menopause: Gynecologist\u2019s Tips<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Learn the key habits for reducing symptoms of menopause from a gynecologist. 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