Transiting half of life, that flourishing stage that is grouped today between 35 and 55 years, has a lot of goodness and, at the same time, a lot of demands.
At this stage, women are the most recharged they tend to feel since, in most cases, their massive entry into the world of work has not resulted in a redistribution of household tasks and household chores, as well as planning Of family routines and parenting, continue to fall on them. It is important to reflect on these issues as a family and rethink the roles and responsibilities according to an organization that best harmonizes the interests and needs of all.
For those who have children, reconciling work, motherhood, and family is usually the big challenge at this stage. Achieving a satisfactory balance between the multiple and different roles that women assume today is not simple, but not impossible. In general, it is a stage of "small children" and much demand, but a good organization can turn it into a very enriching stage.
To the labor demands, it adds the pressure to maintain a body in tune with a culture that overestimates the youth and the thinness. Try to reflect on it and find ways to feel comfortable in the body that lives, prioritizing health over aesthetics. Make room on the agenda for some basic care. "The annual visit to the gynecologist and the clinical check-up should not be overlooked.
From the age of 30, an annual Pap smear should be done to prevent cervical cancer and its precursor lesions. It is also important to control the contraceptive method (if you have an IUD you should have an annual check or whenever abnormal vaginal discharge occurs and if you take birth control pills you should have a blood test with cholesterol and triglyceride measurement every two years), and each Year a breast exam. If necessary, the doctor will ask for an ultrasound. To prevent breast cancer, it is necessary to maintain a healthy weight, "explains Dr. Alicia Figueroa of CELSAM.
"It is important to strengthen the bones because from the menopause the bone system will be affected. Do physical activity, consume calcium and vitamin D (just walk in the sun with your face and hands uncovered a few minutes a day), no smoking Or abuse alcohol or other substances and manage stress through physical activities, sports, play, therapy, etc. helps to care for health at this stage and prevent future problems.
From the age of 40, they explain in CELSAM, "it is likely that contraceptive care will need to be adjusted due to menstrual irregularities characteristic of perimenopause." Menopause usually occurs between 40 and 55 years. "Contraceptive care should be extended for two years if the last menstruation occurs before the age of 50, and only one year if the period is removed after that age," says Figueroa.
Two years after the last menstrual period it is advisable to perform a bone densitometry to make sure there is a risk of osteoporosis, and an annual mammography mammogram should be added. "It is important to remember that after menopause, a woman can increase her risk of suffering from cardiovascular and digestive diseases," she says. "It is important to remember the basic clinical controls: to visit the clinician to evaluate blood pressure and any other risk factor." Figueroa.
Between 40 and 50, it is essential to stay active: "physical activity must fit the body of each one, but it is indispensable to reduce the risk of osteoporosis, cardiovascular diseases and to improve overall health and immune system," Says the specialist. Consuming fresh fruits and vegetables that provide vitamins and minerals helps a lot.
From the age of 50, it is important to study the bone system and the risk of osteoporosis annually, which should be added to routine gynecological and clinical studies. You can not expect to do things with the same energy as 20, but it's an age full of possibilities if one stays well. Until the departure of the children's home, once the crisis of the "empty nest" is overcome, it can be experienced as an opportunity to realize dreams and pending projects, to review and reorder priorities and to make room for one.
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