Preparing for Post-Menopause Both Mentally and Physically

Many people have watched their mothers, aunts, and other women in their lives go through menopause. As menopause draws to a close, women enter post-menopause, which can bring its own set of physical and emotional challenges. With the right tools, mindset, and support, you can thrive during this time and feel more in control of your body and well-being.

Preparing for Post-Menopause

What Is Post-Menopause?

Menopause is when a woman no longer experiences monthly periods due to a decline in reproductive hormones, primarily estrogen and progesterone. Often, decreased hormone production is a natural occurrence, but sometimes, menopause happens early due to medical conditions. Menopause is permanent and typically begins in a woman’s late 40s to early 50s, though the age can vary. As hormone levels stabilize at a lower baseline, the period known as post-menopause sets in. This is the final stage and remains in place for the remainder of a woman’s life. Some symptoms experienced in menopause may ease, but others can persist, or new ones can develop. These changes are normal, but they can affect physical, mental, and emotional health.

Common Post-Menopausal Symptoms and Why They Happen

Post-menopausal symptoms occur due to continued low estrogen levels and how they impact different body systems. Common symptoms post-menopausal women can experience include:

• Hot flashes and night sweats, though they often improve over time
• Vaginal dryness and discomfort
• Urinary tract changes and incontinence
• Mood swings or increased anxiety
• Sleep disturbances
• Joint stiffness and discomfort
• Loss of bone density that increases the risk of osteoporosis
• Weight gain, especially around the abdomen

Changes like these can feel overwhelming and make a woman feel like she is in an unfamiliar, uncontrollable body. Understanding the situation and symptoms is the first step in creating a personalized plan to manage symptoms and regain a sense of normalcy.

Medical and Non-Medical Treatment Options for Post-Menopausal Symptoms

Whether you're looking for treatment for post-menopause symptoms at age 60 or are even younger, there are several paths to explore:

• Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT): Synthetic hormones may help relieve symptoms like hot flashes, vaginal dryness, and bone loss. This option is not suitable for everyone and should be prescribed by a healthcare provider who has evaluated your medical history.
• Non-Hormonal Medications: Certain medications can target specific symptoms such as mood changes, insomnia, or hot flashes. Like HRT, discuss with your healthcare provider before taking any medications.
• Natural Therapies: Phytoestrogens, which are plant-based estrogens, and other natural supplements like evening primrose oil may offer relief, though evidence varies. The right supplements make all the difference too - that’s why Juvent created HydroxyBMD3, which uses the perfect combination of vitamins and nutrients for bone health. Its study in post-menopausal women has shown significant results in supporting bone density. 
• Lifestyle Interventions: Regular exercise, a balanced diet, and sleep hygiene are great choices every woman can aim for as part of managing post-menopause. This includes technology that supports recovery, bone density, and activity, like the Juvent Micro-Impact Platform®, which delivers specialized frequencies to the body via patented systems built for holistic wellness. 

How to Prepare for Post-Menopause

Preparation is key in readying yourself for post-menopause. Here are some tips for how to stay at your best when entering this phase:

1. Build a Strong Support System: Emotional changes can be just as intense as physical ones. Having open conversations with friends, family, or a healthcare provider can help reduce stress and validate your experience with post-menopause. Joining a support group can provide a safe space to learn from others and feel less alone.
2. Stay Physically Active: Regular movement supports heart health, bone density, mood, and sleep. Low-impact exercise like walking, yoga, or cycling can be especially beneficial. Try the Juvent Micro-Impact Platform as a way to protect joint and bone health while maintaining mobility. The gentle vibrations stimulate bone-building activity and circulation without stressing your joints, and the device fits compactly anywhere in the house.
3. Focus on Nutrition: Post-menopause nutrition should prioritize calcium, vitamin D, and gut-microbiome support, which is an easy task with HydroxyBMD3. Lean protein will also help to protect bone and muscle mass. Limit sugar and processed foods, which can contribute to inflammation and weight gain. Drink plenty of water throughout the day to help with energy, digestion, and temperature regulation.
4. Get Better Sleep: Sleep disturbances are common in post-menopausal women. Create a relaxing nighttime routine, limit screen time before bed, and aim for around eight hours of sleep. Mindfulness practices or gentle evening movement can help you wind down.
5. Mental Wellness: Mindset matters and can change everything. Practicing gratitude, engaging in hobbies, and prioritizing stress-reduction techniques like meditation or journaling may improve mental resilience. Mental health counseling is also a valuable tool.

Embrace Your Changing Body

Post-menopause can feel like a new chapter, but it comes with opportunities to invest in yourself. By supporting your physical body and emotional well-being, you will navigate post-menopause with confidence, clarity, and vitality.

FDA Disclosure

In the US, the Juvent device is considered investigational for the treatment of osteoporosis or improvement/maintenance of bone mineral density and our claims have not been reviewed or cleared by the FDA to treat any disease or condition. (2) Calculated over the 20+ year expected life of a Juvent. The JUVENT® Micro-Impact Platform® is Registered as a Class I medical device for exercise and rehabilitation. JUVENT products are covered by the following issued patents, pending patents and their foreign equivalents: 6,843,776 6,884,2277,094211 7,207,954 7,207,955 7,985,191 8,114,036 11/369,611 11/486,538. Juvent, Dynamic Motion Therapy, Micro-Impact Platform, and the symbol are Registered trademarks of Regenerative Technologies Corporation.