Menopause without taboos: symptoms, care, and keys to living this stage with well-being

May 12, 2025

It is important to know that menopause is not a disease, but a natural process that our body goes through. We must take measures to reduce the risk of long-term problems such as osteoporosis and heart disease.

It is a time in every woman's life that marks the end of her fertile life when the ovaries stop ovulating due to the decrease in female hormones. The average age is 51.4 years in Spain, although it is considered normal for it to occur between 45 and 55 years of age.

How do you know if you are approaching menopause?

When we cross the 45-year mark, it is normal to wonder, given any irregularity in the cycle or any related symptom, if we are entering perimenopause, the stage before menopause. The taboos that exist around menopause, with negative connotations associated with old age and annoying symptoms, make no woman want to reach this stage and all deny that they are approaching it.

But menopause is just another stage that must be passed through; there is no need to fear it, but it is necessary to know the symptoms that indicate we are approaching it in order to prepare and avoid its most negative consequences.

The most common symptoms of hormonal decline marking the beginning of climacteric are:

Irregular menstrual cycles: You haven't reached menopause until 12 consecutive months without a period have passed.
Hot flashes and night sweats: A sudden and abrupt heat that appears in the upper body, lasts a few minutes, and can cause skin redness and much discomfort.
Anxiety, irritability, and mood swings.
Insomnia and problems sleeping and resting.
Vaginal dryness
Pain during sexual intercourse
Lack of libido and pain during sexual intercourse due to lack of lubrication.
Weight gain and fat in certain areas of the body.
Depression
Hair loss
Headaches
Brain fog
Joint pain
Itchy skin
Dry eyes

How long do menopause symptoms last?

Regarding the duration of menopause symptoms, they usually last about 4 years, although only the first few months are very intense. As the body gets used to the lack of estrogen, they become milder, although this depends on the treatments and the woman's lifestyle.

In addition to these symptoms, all hormonal and metabolic changes can cause other complications such as increased bad cholesterol, frequent urinary infections, urinary incontinence, increased risk of cardiovascular diseases, and osteoporosis.

Therefore, it is important to know what this stage entails, at what age we can reach it, and how we should take care of ourselves to avoid these complications.

If the symptoms are not very intense or do not affect our lives, we can follow an exercise routine at least 3 times a week, 1 hour daily, and maintain a healthy diet.

Recommended food supplements for menopause

Vitamin B12 (cobalamin): participates in the production of red blood cells and hemoglobin, the oxygen-carrying protein.
Vitamin C: protects the immune system, preventing the contagion of some viral diseases and the development of more serious ones. In addition, it helps you improve the appearance and health of your skin, making it look firmer and smoother. You might be interested in this Vitamin C we have available.
Omega 3: It is a type of good fat that has potent anti-inflammatory action, so it can be used to control cholesterol and blood glucose levels, in addition to preventing cardiovascular and cerebral diseases, improving memory and disposition. It helps fight depression, prevents Alzheimer's disease, improves skin quality, improves muscle performance, and maintains eye health. We find it in chia and flax seeds, chestnuts, walnuts, and olive oil. This Omega 3 is an excellent product.
Maca: It has great properties that provide many benefits such as: alkaloids, amino acids, Vitamin B1, B2, B3, B6 and C, unsaturated fatty acids, mineral salts. It acts as an energy restorative, combats lack of energy, without being a strong relaxant or a sedative itself, facilitates relaxation and helps reduce stress levels. It is used as a invigorator or sexual stimulant, as maca has been shown to release substances that directly affect the hypothalamus and pituitary gland, stimulating the natural production of sex hormones (estrogen and testosterone). It is also used to improve concentration and retention capacity.
Collagen: Collagen can help prevent and even treat osteoarthritis and osteoporosis, which occur due to the accelerated reduction of collagen itself that happens with decreasing hormones. In addition, hydrolyzed marine collagen helps keep skin hydrated and protected, and reduces wrinkles, fine lines, spots, and sagging. Here you can find a very good option for collagen in tablets.
Apple Cider Vinegar: It has antioxidant and antimicrobial effects. It helps with weight loss, reduces blood sugar. It improves digestion, controls cholesterol levels, relieves symptoms of heartburn and indigestion, and reduces the risk of heart disease. High content of acetic acid, which has potent biological effects. You will love these apple cider vinegar gummies we have in the store.
Hyaluronic Acid: Ensures natural and permanent skin hydration, as it has the ability to attract and retain water in the most superficial layers of the skin: the epidermis and dermis. It stimulates the formation of collagen, a protein that on its own has the ability to regenerate tissues to restore and maintain skin firmness that has been lost over time.

In this way, the fibers that provide support to the skin tissues are reconstituted, and therefore, the skin improves its appearance. It produces a filling effect, through vehicles such as gels, creams, serums or by means of infiltrations for direct filling of wrinkles between the eyebrows, nasolabial folds or any other.
Spirulina: It is used to promote weight loss, protect the heart and brain, regulate blood sugar and promote muscle mass gain, and can be consumed as a nutritional supplement. It is an excellent source of vitamins, minerals, antioxidant compounds and proteins. You will surely love this option we have in the store.

Some tips you can do in your 40s that you'll thank yourself for at 67.

Prioritize your health, sleep well, establish an exercise routine, take care of your diet and maintain a healthy weight to avoid problems such as osteoporosis, diabetes or cardiovascular diseases and sunbathe for 10 minutes.
Strengthen your mental and emotional health, practice meditation. Cultivating a calm mind will help you enjoy every stage of life to the fullest.
Save and plan for your future, invest in your retirement and in projects that will provide you with long-term financial stability. Having economic peace of mind will be a gift to your future self.
Create habits to care for your skin and body, use sunscreen, hydrate well, and take care of your posture. These small actions will make a big difference in your appearance and physical health.
Connect with people who uplift you, surround yourself with healthy friendships and relationships. The quality of your bonds directly impacts your emotional well-being and longevity.
Find purpose and passion, dedicate time to activities that fill you with satisfaction and joy. Having a clear purpose will be the compass that guides your life towards 67 and beyond.

"Balance your hormones, transform your body, live your best version."

Meiko Cosmetics. 🌸
✨ Conscious beauty for every stage of your life. ✨

With love,
Yandira

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