Well-being during Menopause: How Integrative Medicine Can Help You

What is integrative menopause?

The menopause It is one of the stages in a woman's life that begins between 45 and 55 years old and which gives rise to a whole series of symptoms in the short and medium-long term

He 75% of women They will experience symptoms that affect their quality of life, such as hot flashes, joint pain, insomnia, fatigue, rapid heartbeat, difficulty concentrating and remembering, irritability, and sexual dysfunction. In the short term, estrogen deficiency leads to an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, osteopenia and osteoporosis, increased insulin resistance and diabetes, weight gain, loss of muscle mass, a higher risk of depression, and the development of neurodegenerative diseases.

Therefore, although menopause is considered just another stage of life and therefore something natural, it has important health consequences.

From the Integrative medicine This stage is approached as an opportunity to review health and lifestyle habits to optimize risks and counteract the negative effects of estrogen deficiency.

How can medicine help? integrative at this stage? 

Functional medicine seeks to address holistically all the components that determine a person's health, from promoting lifestyle habits that favor a healthier and more satisfying transition through this stage.

Furthermore, it works in a co-responsible manner with the woman to empower her to know her body and how to transform this stage into one of the best of her life.

What lifestyle changes should we incorporate into menopause? 

As the risks of developing chronic diseases It's important that we see this stage as an opportunity to incorporate healthy lifestyle habits. The most important ones are:

• A diet rich in anti-inflammatory nutrients to maintain a healthy cardiovascular system and keep menopause symptoms at bay (hot flashes, mood swings, sleep disturbances),
• In second place, exercise, especially strength training, to maintain proper sugar metabolism and keep our bones healthy
• Finally, cultivate activities that help us reduce the chronic stress one of the great perpetuators of hormonal imbalance and well-being, incorporating meditation, yoga or contact with nature.

That we offer at beDona? 

From beDona We offer you two types of therapeutic options:

Individual visitDuring the visit, we will thoroughly analyze your medical and personal history, lifestyle habits, and risk factors for chronic diseases, in addition to the specific symptoms of this stage. The first part of the visit consists of an interview and a questionnaire, including measurements of body weight, blood pressure, abdominal and waist circumference, and calculation of body mass index.

In the second part of the visit, a complete gynecological and breast examination is performed, along with a gynecological ultrasound and evaluation of complementary tests (blood tests, bone density scan, mammogram if provided). Finally, a personalized treatment plan is proposed, which includes:

• Dietary guidelines.
• Exercise guidelines.
• Hormone replacement therapy if necessary.
• Nutritional supplements.
• Other (treatments for obesity, thyroid, diabetes, etc.).
• Objectives are established.

Subsequently, personalized follow-up is conducted via chat with the doctor and the patient coordinator (psychologist) to monitor the implementation of the therapeutic plan and track progress.

Online group program: in the program Full Menopause by beDona We offer a 9-week online group therapy intervention in which we help women to live this stage to the fullest.

In these 9 weeks we cover all the issues that affect women at this stage: nutrition, sleep, pelvic floor, Sexuality, hormone therapy, psychology, exercise, etc., are offered in a group setting. All women complete an initial and final survey and receive a final progress report.