Health in Mature Women
A mature woman’s health requires mindful attention to her intimate and hormonal wellbeing. Ensure your comfort and quality of life with the specialists at INVICTA.
A mature woman’s health requires mindful attention to her intimate and hormonal wellbeing. Ensure your comfort and quality of life with the specialists at INVICTA.
At INVICTA Clinics, we have been supporting women’s health for over 25 years, including during the mature years. We fully understand how the body’s needs change with age. Thanks to our expertise in the field of intimate and hormonal health, we provide mature women with comprehensive care based on mindfulness and a personalised approach.
Care during the menopause is a vital part of looking after women’s general wellbeing and quality of life. Hormonal changes can affect, amongst other things, sleep, mood, metabolism, intimate health and the condition of the bones and cardiovascular system. Proper diagnosis and monitoring of these changes are important not only for comfort in everyday life, but also for health in later years.
Cancer prevention is one of the most important aspects of women’s healthcare. Regular screening tests, such as smear tests, mammograms and ultrasound scans, enable changes to be detected at a very early stage, often before any symptoms appear. The scope and frequency of screening should be tailored to a woman’s age and individual risk factors. Early diagnosis of cancers affecting women significantly increases the chances of successful treatment and, in many cases, a complete cure. Our aim is to support cancer prevention and raise health awareness amongst women.
A specialist who helps women understand and consciously manage the hormonal changes associated with the menopause.
How can an endocrinologist help?
A specialist most commonly associated with men, but women often need their help too. They deal with problems of the urinary tract.
How can a urologist help?
A specialist who supports patients in the treatment of pelvic floor disorders, bladder control issues and improving intimate comfort.
How can a urogynaecological physiotherapist help?
INVICTA clinics provide selected services in the fields of gynaecology, dermatology, endocrinology, paediatric cardiology, genetics and oncology under a contract with the National Health Fund (NFZ). Patients who meet the programme’s criteria can benefit from free consultations and undergo diagnostic tests free of charge.
As a woman reaches middle age, her body gradually adapts to new hormonal conditions. Her metabolism and bone health change, as do the functioning of her cardiovascular and genitourinary systems. Prevention, regular check-ups and attention to the comfort of everyday life, intimate health and mental wellbeing become increasingly important.
Perimenopause is the period leading up to the menopause, during which levels of ovarian hormones – mainly oestrogen and progesterone – gradually decline. It can last from a few months to as long as several years and is characterised by irregular periods and the onset of the first symptoms of the menopause.
Menopause, on the other hand, is the last menstrual period, following which there is no bleeding for 12 consecutive months. It is followed by the post-menopausal period.
Common, natural symptoms of the menopause include hot flushes, night sweats, sleep disturbances, mood swings and vaginal dryness. However, severe pain that significantly reduces quality of life, as well as post-menopausal bleeding or spotting, sudden changes in body weight and persistent low mood, require medical consultation.
During the menopause, there is primarily a drop in oestrogen levels, which affects the functioning of many of the body’s systems. Hormonal changes can contribute to metabolic disorders, insulin resistance and abnormalities in lipid metabolism. Thyroid disorders also often become apparent at this time, and their symptoms may resemble those of the menopause. This is why regular hormonal testing and a personalised approach to treatment are so important.
Regular gynaecological care, good intimate hygiene and a prompt response to symptoms such as a burning sensation and discomfort in the vagina and vulva, or recurrent infections, are of key importance. Depending on individual needs, topical treatments, personalised hormonal therapy and urogynaecological physiotherapy may be helpful. A healthy lifestyle, regular physical activity and being mindful of one’s own needs also help to maintain comfort and a good quality of life in later life.