更年期是怎么回事？What is menopause?
更年期在生物学上是自然过程，代表女性生育能力终止。在更年期前期，雌性激素、黄体素等相对应的荷尔蒙会开始下降，子宫里的卵巢开始停止产生性激素。随着排卵停止，月经也会跟着终止。
Menopause is a biologically natural process that marks the end of a woman’s ability to reproduce. During early menopause, corresponding hormones such as estrogen and progesterone begin to decline, and the ovaries in the womb begin to stop producing sex hormones. With the cessation of ovulation, menstruation will also end.
更年期指的是最后一次月经结束之后的12个月，通常会发生在45岁之后，这时女性的身体因为衰老而发生荷尔蒙变化。
Menopause, defined as the 12 months after the last menstrual period, usually occurs after the age of 45, is when a woman’s body undergoes hormonal changes due to aging.
什么是更年期综合征？
What is Menopausal Syndrome?
是指女性在绝经前后（通常发生在45~55岁）出现的以自主神经系统功能紊乱为主，伴有神经心理症状的一组症候群，通常由性激素波动或减少所致。
Refers to a group of syndromes that occur in women before and after menopause (usually at the age of 45 to 55), mainly due to dysfunction of the autonomic nervous system, accompanied by neuropsychological symptoms, usually caused by fluctuations or decreases in sex hormones.
更年期会影响身体各个部位。普遍会有热潮红、盗汗的症状，并伴随情绪不稳定与烦躁。若感觉到疲劳、情绪低落，或是缺乏能量，这些都是正常状况。除了会感到头痛跟焦虑外，有部分女性可能会罹患抑郁症。更年期可能进一步引发心悸问题，此外，失眠、体重增加、肌肉疼痛、关节疼痛、掉发、皮肤干痒及眼睛干燥，这些都是更年期的症状。
Menopause affects all parts of the body. Symptoms of hot flushes and night sweats are common, accompanied by emotional instability and irritability. Feeling tired, depressed, or lacking in energy is normal. In addition to headaches and anxiety, some women may suffer from depression.
Menopause can further cause heart palpitations, insomnia, weight gain, muscle pain, joint pain, hair loss, dry itchy skin and dry eyes are all symptoms of menopause.
停经后的女性更容易罹患骨质疏松症，而骨质疏松症与雌性激素下降密切相关。因为在更年期这段过渡期，雌性激素下降会让“骨蚀”大于“骨形成”。
Postmenopausal women are more likely to suffer from osteoporosis, which is closely related to a drop in estrogen. Because during the transition period of menopause, the decline of estrogen will make “bone erosion” greater than “bone formation”.
更年期会造成身体恶化的危险吗？
Does menopause pose a risk of physical deterioration?
除了身体和精神上的不适之外，无需过度担忧更年期。每位女性更年期的症状各有不同。
很多因素会影响身体发生根本变化，例如健康、饮食、生活方式、心理状态等。但即使是更年期症最严重的女性，也能找到方法让您尽可能回到正常生活。
Beyond the physical and mental discomfort, menopause is nothing to worry about. The symptoms of menopause are different for each woman. Many factors can affect fundamental changes in the body, such as health, diet, lifestyle, mental state, etc. But even women with the most severe menopause can find ways to get back to as normal a life as possible.
更年期症状可以自然治愈吗？
Can menopause symptoms be cured naturally?
很多因素会影响更年期症状的严重程度。除了天生无法改变的因素之外，有各种替代治疗和行为调适可以缓解症状。
Many factors can affect the severity of menopausal symptoms. In addition to factors that are inherently unchangeable, there are various alternative treatments and behavioral modifications that can relieve symptoms.
少糖、低脂、低碳水化合物的均衡饮食，可以缓解更年期症状。豆腐等豆制品中含有异黄酮，异黄酮是一种植物性化合物，与雌性激素很类似，有助于缓解更年期症状。通常我们会建议避免摄取盐，多食用富含钙质及维生素D的食物，例如菠菜、羽衣甘蓝、大豆，还有一些鱼类，像是沙丁鱼和鲑鱼。
A balanced diet low in sugar, fat, and carbohydrates can relieve menopausal symptoms. Soy products like tofu contain isoflavones, plant-based compounds that act like estrogen and can help relieve menopausal symptoms. Usually we recommend avoiding salt intake and eating more foods rich in calcium and vitamin D, such as spinach, kale, soybeans, and some fish, such as sardines and salmon.
钙质的主要来源包括牛奶及其他乳制品，像是硬质奶酪、茅屋奶酪、酸奶，还有水果、绿色蔬菜，例如羽衣甘蓝和花椰菜。
Great sources of calcium include milk and other dairy products such as hard cheeses, cottage cheese, and yogurt, as well as fruits and green vegetables such as kale and cauliflower.
建议每周规律运动至少150分钟。 这代表每周要运动3～5次，并确定每次运动之间有足够恢复时间。
Regular physical activity of at least 150 minutes per week is recommended. This means exercising 3 to 5 times a week, and making sure to allow enough recovery time between each exercise.
心理健康也同样重要。 冥想对情绪的稳定及内心的平静有很大助益。充足的睡眠也有助于身体复元并增强体力。
Mental health is just as important. Meditation is very helpful for emotional stability and inner peace. Getting enough sleep also helps the body recover and build strength.
没必要因为更年期限制您的人生
There is no need to limit your life because of Menopause
女人的身体，无论是在更年期，或更年期的之前或之后，都面临着很多挑战。请联系您的医生了解如何让这段人生旅程走得更轻松。更年期的发生是自然，但理所当然的，每位女性都希望生活能不受更年期产生的生理、心理压力影响。
A woman’s body, whether it’s menopause, before or after menopause, faces many challenges. Contact your doctor to learn how to make this journey of life easier. Menopause happens naturally, and of course every woman wants to live a life free from the physical and psychological stress of menopause.
通过遵循这些基本重要准则 —— 维持荷尔蒙平衡、保持运动习惯、维持健康状态 —— 每位女性都能好好利用这段自己的“人生变化期”。
By following these basic and important guidelines—maintaining hormonal balance, maintaining an exercise routine, and staying healthy—every woman can take advantage of this “change in life” for herself.
德成行秉承中医千年来调养为主的原则，有一些传统舒缓草药配方, 支持更年期期间对身体自然变化的健康反应。
We adheres to the traditional Chinese medicine principle of nourishing for thousands of years and has a number of traditional soothing herbal formulations to support a healthy response to the body’s natural changes during menopause.
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