What We Want You to Know About Menopause and Your Sexual Health
For far too long, the sexual health and aging discussions centered more on men than women, even though almost all women go through menopause. We’re here to change that.
5 Great Tips for Coping With Menopause Symptoms While Traveling
Managing menopause is simpler at home — you can take off your shirt and stand in front of a freezer to deal with a hot flash. However, this same tactic isn’t accessible when you travel.
For the 6,000 women who reach menopause each day in the United States, dealing with the side effects of this hormonal transition can be challenging.
Because Dr. Chetanna Okasi and the team at Women’s Wellness MD focus on giving women the knowledge and tools they need to navigate menopause successfully, we want to discuss a common complaint: dealing with disruptive menopause symptoms while traveling.
Here are five ways to address this issue:
1. Try hormone replacement therapy
Menopause can cast a large net and lead to side effects, ranging from hot flashes to a loss of bone density. One of the best ways to minimize the impact that menopause can have on your life is through hormone replacement therapy.
Since the sudden loss of reproductive hormones drives menopause as you transition out of your child-bearing years, it makes sense that replacing lost hormones can reduce the side effects.
With several HRT types, we suggest pellet therapy for frequent travelers. This approach inserts slow-release hormone pellets just under your skin, making it user-friendly and hassle-free — exactly what a traveler wants!
2. Dress in layers
Menopause can lead to side effects that can affect travel; one of the more challenging side effects is hot flashes, affecting about 80% of women.
Hot flashes can strike without warning, so dress in layers that you can quickly remove to regulate your body temperature and prepare for sudden heat-ups.
3. Bring empty plastic bags and water bottles
Another great hack for hot flashes is to bring along empty water bottles and plastic bags. The bottles can keep a cold water supply on hand. Empty freezer bags filled with ice provide another cooling method.
4. Prioritize sunscreen and a hat
Your skin can lose elasticity and tone during menopause, and you don’t want sun exposure to worsen it and damage your skin. When you travel, prioritize sun protection and bring plenty of sunscreen and a hat.
This is also important if you're using HRT, which can make you more susceptible to age spots.
5. Bring plenty of moisturizer
If you’re traveling by air and going through menopause, it’s a double whammy on your skin’s ability to stay hydrated. So, bring along a good moisturizer — a cream, not a lotion — and keep drinking water out of your bottle.
Make your travels the highlight, not your menopause, with a little preparation.
For more ideas on traveling during menopause or to learn about our hormone replacement therapies, schedule an appointment today by calling our Columbia or Greenbelt, Maryland, office or by using our online booking feature.
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