The menopause is sometimes known as the ‘change of life’ and is marked by the ending of menstruation (when a woman's periods finally stop). In the UK, the average age for a woman to reach the menopause is 52. The menopause involves the end of egg production (ovulation). This occurs as a result of falling levels of the female sex hormone, oestrogen, which regulates menstruation.
A woman’s periods do not usually stop suddenly, although sometimes this does happen. They usually become less frequent, the odd period is missed, and then they stop altogether.
A woman is said to have reached the menopause once she has not had a period for one year. After this point, she can be described as post-menopausal. The length of time leading up to the menopause is known as the peri-menopause.
During the peri-menopause, the hormonal and biological changes that are associated with the menopause begin. As a result of these hormonal changes, many women experience both physical and emotional symptoms.
Many physiological and psychological changes take place during menopause. One of the primary effects of a reflexology treatment is restoring balance in the body's hormonal system. So if your perimenopausal state gives you the impression that your body has become a great thrashing turmoil of unbalanced hormones, bringing with them hot flushes, night sweats, mood swings and all the other menopausal baggage, you should certainly consider a reflexology treatment.
In the BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology a study using traditional foot reflexology and non-specific foot massage sought to discover the clinical findings of Reflexology benefiting women with menopause. In the end both groups reported drops in anxiety, depression, night sweats and hot flushes. (Randomised controlled trial of reflexology for menopausal symptoms, PMID: 12269681). Anecdotally Reflexology has helped women overcome the intensity of hot flushes and the many symptoms associated with menopause.
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