Is Declining Complexion A Symptom Of Menopause?
limbeck asked:
I am breaking out all of the sudden and don’t know why. I am old enough that menopause is around the corner, wondering if that could cause it.
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I am breaking out all of the sudden and don’t know why. I am old enough that menopause is around the corner, wondering if that could cause it.
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August 22nd, 2010 at 7:39 am
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Menopause itself is when our bodies stop manufacturing the female hormones our bodies previously made in the millions. As we age, (or other various factors such as steriodal medication use etc), we start to slow down on manufacturing these hormones which is when we are said to be Premenopausal. During this stage, we start to skip menstrual cycles, or have much lighter cycles, we may feel nervous or jittery, slightly deprressed or “weepy” at times and many other symptoms.Pre-menopause can cause breakouts due to hormonal imbalance, which in turn can cause excess stress, but it is more common to have very dry skin when we become premenopausal, which is also due to imbalanced hormones. Lesser manufacturing of hormones can effect all areas of our bodies so taking a head to toe physical is a good idea, as well as an eye exam (including dilation and glaucoma testing) The imbalance is why it is important to take any meds prescribed when we reach menopause since without enough of these hormones we are more prone to calcium and iron deficiency which leads to bones being easier to break, greater chance of heart attack etc, making our skin less dry or less broken out is only the superficial side of taking any needed medications, tho I do understand wanting to look good too. Im a Grandmother, but I do not want to look like one, lol… Meanwhile there are many good over the counter acne skin treatments that will dry up any breakouts, look for one with 5-10% Benzoyl peroxide in a cream base since if it isnt in a cream mature skin is more likely to dry out and get red and splotchy. Keep in mind, even your diet and the air itself can cause breakouts, change in or lack or exercise,as well as a change in detergents, shampoo and other hygiene products, stress, lack of rest, smoking, caffeine, alcohol/druugs prescribed or otherwise, etc…Hope this answer helps.