Question

1. Mrs. M is a 51-year-old woman. She has recently been experiencing headaches, irritability, and insomnia. She has made an appointment with her gynecologist because she has been experiencing a lack of interest in intercourse and vaginal irritation. She has also been experiencing hot flashes.

- What do you expect is happening?

a. Menopause. The hormonal imbalance menopause causes explains the headaches, irritability, lack of interest in intercourse, hot flashes and vaginal irritation.

- Do you have any concerns regarding her complains?

a. I do not have any concerns stemming from her complaints. Due to the imbalance of hormones in her body, all these things she is experiencing is completely normal.

- How might she deal with these problems?

- What are some common therapies she might find useful?

Answer 1

Answer: The problem with the menopause occurs with women after the age of 40-50. So, it is important for the client to understand the hormonal change. She should adopt healthy lifestyle such as eating healthy foods, increasing exercises. This will reduce stress and balances the hormonal level.

In this case hormone replacement therapy should be given. This therapy regulates the organ functioning and enable to stablize the hormones. It also reduces stress and provide relief. The diet regime can also help to overcome with the problem.