Clinics in Mother and Child Health

Abstract

Preparing for Omega at the Latter Decade of Alpha: The Importance of a Preparatory Time and Interval to Face the Consequences of Menopause

Manosha Lakmali Perera* and Irosha Rukmali Perera

As a result of scientific technological advancements in medical diagnosis, treatment modalities of non-communicable and communicable diseases, and palliative care approaches, the life expectancy of women is soaring than men across the globe, in addition to longer telomere length and other protective factors. The main symptoms of menopause broadly be divided into psychological somatovegetative and urogenital. Neglected menopausal symptoms can lead to debilitating comorbidities which may end up in mortalities. Fortunately, modern treatment and therapeutic formalities based on pharmaceutical preparations, as well as lifestyle-modifications have provided long-lasting relief for the pre-menopausal woman. This can be done as per her preference if she is knowledgeable, resourceful, and cheerful. Menarche is the alpha and menopause is the omega phase in the reproductive lifecycle of any woman. Reproductive health is essentially an integral part of women’s health. Hence, this timely review emphasizes the importance of a preparatory time and interval well in advance preferably in peri-menopausal time to prevent and control the inevitable health consequences of almost four decades of her life in the post-menopausal period considering the life expectancy of 88 years who underwent menopause at the age of 48 years. Moreover, to invest in menopause for a brighter future in the modern personalized medicine era based on scientific evidence.

Published Date: 2023-11-06; Received Date: 2023-09-30