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Prevention

Changes in lifestyle can help prevent some urinary tract infections.

After menopause, women can use estrogen cream in the vaginal area to reduce the possibility of further infections.

BATH AND HYGIENE

* Opt for the use of sanitary pads instead of tampons, which some doctors believe make infections more likely. Change the pad every time you use the bathroom.
* Do not douche or use any sprays or powders feminine hygiene. As a general rule, do not use any product containing perfumes in the genital area.
* Keep your genital area clean. Clean the genital and anal areas before and after sexual activity.
Take * showers instead of baths. Avoid bath oils.
* Keep the genital area clean. Clean the genital and anal area before and after the sexual activity.
* Urinate before and after sexual activity.
* Wipe from front to back after using the bathroom.

CLOTHING

Avoid tight pants *.
* Wear cotton fabric and pantyhose, and change them at least once a day.

DIET

* Drink plenty of fluids (2-4 quarts per day).
* Drink cranberry juice or use cranberry tablets, but NOT if you have personal or family history of kidney stones.
* NOT drink fluids that irritate the bladder, like alcohol and caffeine.

Periodontal disease, also known as periodontal, periodontitis or pyorrhea. it is an infection caused by bacteria that affects the gums, the lining of the roots of the teeth and causes wear and resorption of bone in which the roots are inserted.
It is the leading cause of loose teeth or loose teeth in adults because the root loses anchor, is loosened and then those teeth fall out.

Causes of Periodontitis

* Among the main causes of tooth loss is periodontal disease and cavities as possible to believe, in many cases it occurs as a result of improper dental hygiene. Brush teeth 4 times a day is not enough to prevent gingivitis or periodontitis, it is necessary to know how to use the brush and floss to prevent plaque formation. Read the rest of this entry »

The disease
Osteoporosis is a diffuse disease of the skeleton characterized by decreased bone mass and impaired micro-architecture of bone tissue, causing a weakening of the bones and an increased risk of fracture. It can reach all the bones and remains asymptomatic in the absence of fracture.

Pathophysiology
Postmenopausal osteoporosis is promoted by estrogen deficiency. Other forms occur in the elderly of both sexes (formerly known as “senile osteoporosis”). Others are drug or endocrine origin (long-term steroid therapy, hyperthyroidism, hypogonadism, etc..). Read the rest of this entry »

Menopause, also referred to as menopause, occurs most often in 45-55-years old and starts many times with their periods change. During menopause, most women receive some form of menopausal symptoms. One can, for example, feel abnormally hot, get sweating, difficulty sleeping or brittle and dry mucous membranes in the genital area. Look care if you have severe menopausal symptoms, and if you feel physically ill.
Menopause could be likened to a reverse puberty. During menopause the body produces less amounts of the female hormone estrogen, and some years after the last menstrual period is the level of estrogen in the body as low as before puberty. It is precisely the reduced amount of estrogen that makes you get postmenopausal symptoms. They may include hot flashes, namely sudden internal heat waves, and sweating. Some women also suffer from fluctuations in mood or may be difficult to sleep. Read the rest of this entry »

A positive relationship between bone mass and physical exercise. This one, made with the action of gravity, it helps increase and maintain bone mass, thus preventing osteoporosis.

1. Importance of exercise
Beneficial. Moderate physical activity is a very healthy activity at menopause. On the other hand, exercise is also important for the prevention of cardiovascular disease because, in addition to combat stress and make the heart work regularly, helps establish a positive lipid profile, increasing HDL-cholesterol.

Gymnastics, tennis, running, cycling, among others, are regarded as excellent physical activity. Because gravity is reduced as swimming, this seems not to contribute significantly to the increase in bone mass, however, is extraordinary to improve the ability of the heart and lungs, without overloading the joints.

As for the highly competitive sports are not recommended for the prevention of cardiovascular disease.

Unable to perform some physical activities mentioned, we can walk regularly, at least 3 times a week, walking gait (somewhat faster than normal pace) for one hour, as it is considered as one of the best exercise there is.

2. Preventing loss of urine
Regarding the prevention of pelvic floor dysfunction, the menopause can be a good time to begin the practical exercise of contraction and relaxation of the perineum with the aim of achieving good control of urination.

Not forgetting, of course, that this prevention begins with an appropriate obstetric management, and to avoid constipation and overweight throughout life.

These are called Kegel exercises, and are women who performed pelvic floor to prevent or correct urinary incontinence, and also serve to improve somehow, sexual function of the vagina.

To know exactly what muscles to work, women can begin to interrupt the urinary flow and start to urinate, so either find which muscles must contract and relax to perform this task.

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In women approaching menopause, and after the commencement thereof, the balance between the removal and replacement of the bone is altered, and bone loss is greater than its renewal. In many cases, this leads to osteoporosis.

1. Women, the main affected
Worldwide it is estimated that 200 million women suffer from the disease, and that at least one third of women over age 50 may suffer an osteoporotic fracture during their lifetime. If we add the population of Europe and the U.S., it is possible that more than 30 million women are affected by this disease.

In general, the risk of osteoporosis is lower in males, because they have higher rates of bone mass and thus bone loss that can withstand is also greater.

Males also have a lower life expectancy and not suffer a sudden reduction in sex hormones as well as a period of accelerated bone loss, as is the case in women during menopause.

However, other factors such as sedentary lifestyle, the snuff, excessive alcohol consumption, poor diet or use of steroid medication can also increase the risk of fractures in both men and women. In fact, 30% of all fractures occurring in males occurs.

2. Menopause and osteoporosis
The human body’s amazing ability to renew and heal itself guarantees that a perfect balance between the losses suffered and what heals. Just as they do the skin cells, bone is removed and renewed constantly, which keeps the skeleton strong and healthy.

In this process, known as “bone renewal, cells called osteoclasts adhere to the bone surface, remove a small area of old bone and create a cavity.

Immediately after this, appearing osteoblasts, which are cells that synthesize the same amount of new bone tissue had been removed by osteoclasts. This perfect balance is maintained.

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The professional development, personal space construction and economic growth are factors that lead women to choose motherhood later and later. In this note, risks, preventive measures and treatments to learn more about being mothers under 40.

The significant social changes have meant that, at present, women increasingly relegated the possibility of being mothers, for this is very important to be informed about what the possibilities and complications of that decision.

As the incidence of any disease increases with age, this also happens with a pregnant woman – regardless of whether the design was naturally or through treatment -. Logically, the risk in pregnancy of these characteristics depend on each individual case and the existence of previous pathologies.

Regarding the baby, what happens is that the impact of age causes a decrease of oocyte quality, which increases the possibility of having children with genetic diseases – such as Down syndrome – and a higher rate of abortions. There is also the possibility of preterm labor with premature or low birthweight. These pregnancies are called “large or high risk.”

It is important to note that fertility is declining with the passage of time. The woman is prepared to bear children since menarche – first menstruation – until menopause – ending the same -. However, most fertility occurs between adolescence and 35 years from the age of the woman’s fertility begins to decline in haste, decreasing the quality and quantity of eggs. This is why it is very important – when planning to motherhood – being aware of age, which also affects men, although a bit later – around age 45 -.

When a pregnancy predict arrivals of 40, it is important that women perform a clinical and complete gynecological checkup, to address the search in the best physical condition. If there was any condition or disease, to know beforehand favors better control and development during gestation. Taking folic acid at least one to three months before conception, helps prevent certain birth defects in babies.

A good follow-up care is essential to be alert to any signs that may alter a pregnancy at this age, so it is recommended to stay informed and under constant professional supervision to avoid disappointment.