- 1. Cysts in the breast or ovaries
- 2. Uterine and cervical polyps
- 3. Uterine prolapse
- 4. Breast or reproductive cancer
During menopause some diseases such as cysts, polyps or even cancer can arise because the hormonal changes characteristic of this phase facilitate their development or installation.
Doing hormone replacement naturally, or with the use of medications, is an option to relieve symptoms caused by menopause, but it is not always enough to avoid the risk of these diseases. So it is good to know what are the diseases that can arise at this stage to go to the gynecologist in case of suspicion.
Some diseases related to menopause are:
1. Cysts in the breast or ovaries
The main symptom of the cyst in the breast is the appearance of a lump in the breast, which can be observed in the breast self-examination or on ultrasound. When it causes pain or is very large, fine needle aspiration can be performed.
Ovarian cysts are very common due to hormonal changes, but they do not always generate symptoms. When they cause pain, or are malignant, the gynecologist will be able to remove them through laparoscopy.
2. Uterine and cervical polyps
Uterine polyps may not cause symptoms, but in some cases there may be heavy menstruation, bleeding after intercourse and pelvic pain. They are more common in women who have hormone replacement and those who have had no children. Its treatment can be done with medication or surgery and rarely turns into cancer.
Cervical polyps may not cause any symptoms or cause bleeding after intimate contact. They are diagnosed through the pap smear and can be removed with local anesthesia at the clinic, or at the hospital.
3. Uterine prolapse
Uterine prolapse is more common in women who have had more than one normal delivery and causes symptoms such as descending the uterus, urinary incontinence and pain in intimate contact. It is caused by the weakness of the pelvic muscles, provided by low estrogen and its treatment is done through surgery to reposition the uterus, or remove the uterus.
4. Breast or reproductive cancer
The most common cancers in menopause are those of the vagina, uterus, endometrium and ovary, which can arise due to hormonal changes. They can generate various signs and symptoms such as burning when urinating, vaginal bleeding outside the menstrual period, or pain during intimate contact.
Breast cancer can generate symptoms such as a lump in the breast and fluid leaking from the nipple and its treatment can last for months or years, depending on its severity. Cancer treatment is time-consuming and may include radiation, chemotherapy or surgery.
How to treat menopause naturally:
