How to regulate menopausal restlessness and irritability

Menopausal restlessness can be improved through psychological adjustment, dietary adjustment, exercise intervention, traditional Chinese medicine regulation, hormone therapy, and other methods. Menopausal syndrome is often caused by ovarian dysfunction leading to endocrine disorders, often accompanied by symptoms such as hot flashes, insomnia, and emotional fluctuations.

1. Psychological regulation

Maintaining a positive mindset can help alleviate anxiety, and attention can be diverted through mindfulness meditation, psychological counseling, or cultivating hobbies. Family members should provide full understanding and support to avoid exacerbating conflicts. Severe emotional disorders require cognitive behavioral therapy under the guidance of a psychiatrist.

2. Dietary Adjustment

Increase soy products, deep-sea fish, and other foods rich in phytoestrogens and omega-3 fatty acids, and supplement with appropriate amounts of vitamin B and calcium. Reduce intake of caffeine, alcohol, and spicy foods, and avoid overeating for dinner. Regular eating helps stabilize blood sugar and emotional fluctuations.

3. Exercise Intervention

Engage in 3-5 aerobic exercises per week, such as brisk walking, swimming, combined with flexibility training such as yoga. Exercise can promote the secretion of endorphins, improve sleep quality, and regulate autonomic nervous system function. Be careful to avoid vigorous exercise 2 hours before bedtime to prevent worsening of insomnia symptoms.

4. Traditional Chinese Medicine Treatment

For liver and kidney yin deficiency type, Liuwei Dihuang Wan can be used according to medical advice. For heart and spleen deficiency type, Guipi Tang can be used. For liver stagnation and qi stagnation type, Xiaoyao San can be used. Traditional Chinese medicine should be treated based on the differentiation of physical constitution. Common medicinal herbs include Bupleurum chinense, Paeonia lactiflora, and Ziziphus jujuba seeds, which need to be continuously regulated for 2-3 months to take effect.

5. Hormone therapy

Severe symptoms can be treated with short-term use of estrogen and progesterone combination preparations under the guidance of a gynecologist, such as estradiol valerate tablets/estradiol cyproterone tablets. It is necessary to strictly evaluate the risk of thrombosis and regularly monitor the condition of the breast and endometrium. Non hormonal drugs such as paroxetine hydrochloride can also improve emotional symptoms. Menopausal women should establish a regular schedule, ensure 7-8 hours of sleep, and maintain a bedroom temperature of 20-24 ℃. Drink calming drinks such as rose tea and jujube seed tea daily, and avoid watching electronic screens at night. Regularly conduct bone density and blood lipid testing to prevent osteoporosis and cardiovascular disease. If the symptoms continue to worsen or are accompanied by severe physical discomfort, it is necessary to seek medical attention promptly at a gynecology or endocrinology department.