During menopause, certain diseases such as cysts, polyps or even cancer may occur because hormonal changes typical of this phase facilitate their development or installation.
Natural hormone substitution, or with the use of medications, is an option to relieve symptoms caused by menopause, but it is not always enough to avoid the risk of these diseases, so it is good to know which diseases may occur at this stage to go to the gynecologist in case of suspicion.
Some menopause-related diseases include
The main symptom of breast cyst is the appearance of a lump in the breast, which can be seen during breast self-exam or ultrasound. When it causes pain or is very bulky, fine needle aspiration may be performed.
Ovarian cysts are very common because of hormonal changes, but they don’t always cause symptoms, when they cause pain or are malignant, the gynecologist can remove them by laparoscopy.
Uterine polyps may not cause symptoms, but in some cases heavy periods, bleeding after intercourse, and pelvic pain may occur; are more common in women who undergo hormone replacement and those who have not had children; your treatment can be done with medication or surgery and rarely develops into cancer.
Cervical polyps may not cause symptoms or bleed after intimate contact. They are diagnosed with a Pap test and may be removed under local anesthesia at the clinic or hospital.
Uterine prolapse is more common in women who have had more than one normal birth and cause symptoms such as decreased uterus, urinary incontinence, and pain in intimate contact. It is caused by weakness of the pelvic muscles, provided by low estrogen levels and treatment. surgery is done to reposition or remove the uterus.
The most common cancers of menopause are those of the vagina, uterus, endometrium and ovaries, which can occur from hormonal changes, can generate various signs and symptoms such as burns when urinating, vaginal bleeding outside menstruation or pain during intimate contact.
Breast cancer can cause symptoms such as a breast lump and fluid leakage from the nipple, and treatment can last for months or years, depending on its severity. Cancer treatment takes time and may include radiation therapy, chemotherapy, or surgery.
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