Associated symptoms
The pulse increase is due to an increase in the so-called “sympathetic” nervous system. This nervous system controls some bodily processes that are equally activated and thus cause symptoms. These reactions are collectively known as the body’s “flight reaction”.
High blood pressure, a tendency to sweat, blushing, increases in blood sugar, muscle tension, pupil dilation and reduced salivation are typical side effects that can occur during the menopause. This can also result in tiredness, headaches, insomnia, problems with urination and numerous other symptoms. Other vegetative and hormonal complaints can also occur during the menopause, such as water retention, bone density reduction and mood swings. However, these have a different mechanism of origin. This might be of interest to you: Signs of the menopause
Treatment
The treatment can be done in different ways and depends on the extent of the complaints. Mild complaints often do not require drug therapy. Sporting physical activity, stress reduction and sufficient rest can bring about good results even with mild symptoms.
Furthermore, naturopathic remedies such as soy, green tea or tofu can achieve success in the treatment of menopausal symptoms. Advanced symptoms require in some cases medical treatment with so-called “anticholinergics” or hormone preparations to compensate for the decreasing hormone levels during the menopause. Hormone preparations such as oestrogen, which are effective locally or throughout the body, can be used. Their use must be weighed up under strict criteria, as they can be associated with further complaints and increased cancer risks.
Duration
An increased pulse during menopause and other so-called “climacteric” symptoms usually occur before the beginning of the menopause, when hormone levels fall and greater fluctuations in hormone levels occur. This period can last for several years and, if necessary, can be balanced out with medication.Overall, it is assumed that it takes 10 years until menopause has occurred and the menopause has completely receded. After this period, the symptoms may recede. In rare cases, hormonal complaints can persist in the long term after the menopause has subsided, so that hormone replacement therapy is necessary in the long term.
