Dealing with menopause

Menopause is the final menstrual period. And it is a natural part of life. The average age for women in Bangladesh to reach menopause is 50. But it can happen anytime from 45 to 55 years. Menopausal symptoms vary with every person. Common symptoms include hot flushes, night sweats, weight gain, sleep disturbances and mood changes. However, some people go through menopause with no real symptoms.

Healthy eating is an important part of caring during menopause. It gives your body nutrients you need, like calcium and vitamin D. It helps you stay at a healthy weight. And it can reduce your risk for health problems that are more common after menopause, such as heart disease and bone loss. So, if you are undergoing this phase of life, try to eat milk, dairy products, cheese, soybeans, raw almonds, walnuts and thorny fish on a regular basis.

Ashikujaman Syed, Research Assistant,

Bioinformatics Research Lab,

Center for Research Innovation and Development (CRID),

syedashikujaman@yahoo.com