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As part of a week-long series we asked a host of menopause experts to share their top tips on how to cope with ‘the change’...“About 75% of women who go through the menopause will have symptoms and they are very, very variable… just as every woman's experience of pregnancy is different,” says Dr Dawn Harper.
“Speak to the receptionist first, find out who in the practice is most experienced in menopausal matters. As GPs we are all generalists but we also have our areas of interest and it's worth waiting to see a particular doctor that's got that expertise. “We need to put it in perspective,” adds Dawn. “It’s a very small risk and it's actually similar to the sort of risk of breast cancer associated with drinking two or three units of alcohol a day.”“It helps to maintain calcium in the skeleton and reduces the risk of osteoporotic fractures by 50%,” says Daisy.
“Just think about your wardrobe too,” says Dawn, “natural fibres rather than man-made fibres are better if you're struggling with hot flushes - and it’s all about the layers.”says it helps to exercise, which can ward off things like heart disease, osteoporosis, strokes and diabetes. “Women actively try to hide their symptoms to avoid ridicule, so we would encourage women to have calmer thoughts and use practical techniques such as a calm breathing exercise.”“There is evidence that acupuncture can reduce the frequency and severity of hot flushes, and I think to some extent it's about dealing with stress, looking after yourself, having time out,” says Daisy.
“I don't think there's been any suggestion that they're harmful… but certainly with red clover there are some studies that have shown it's beneficial for symptom control and may have positive effects on cardiovascular disease and bones.”
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