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Living With Menopause |
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Menopause doesn’t have to be an unwelcome intrusion into your life. Try these
tips to make living with menopause easier:
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Stay informed by reading about menopause and talking with your doctor about menopause
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Regularly follow a well-balanced diet and exercise program
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Create a support group of kindred spirits who are also going through menopause
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Consider your estrogen therapy options to reduce the symptoms of
menopause
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Talk, talk, talk about it. The more you discuss menopause with your friends and health
care providers, the more you’ll learn.
To keep your health on track beyond menopause, you should also visit your
doctor regularly for the following exams:
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Regular physicals and Pap tests
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Mammograms every one to two years between age 40 and 50 and yearly thereafter
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Cholesterol check every three to five years
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Osteoporosis1
screenings
There’s a lot of confusion out there about menopause. So share your questions
and concerns with your doctor to make sure you have accurate information. Your
doctor can help you create a customized plan so you sail through this
transition.
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