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1 Managing Menopause Menopause is a stage in a woman s life when the hormone levels of estrogen and progesterone decrease in the body. As hormone levels decrease, menstruation may be irregular and will eventually stop. Menopause occurs: As a natural part of aging When the ovaries are removed. Ovaries are the oval sacs in a woman s body where eggs are made. When ovaries are changed by radiation or chemotherapy When less estrogen is made by the body Signs Many women have uncomfortable signs. Often these improve over time. Talk with your doctor about your body s changes because there are treatment options and because these changes may be signs of other health problems. Common signs of menopause are: Changes in menstrual cycle or periods Hot flashes or warm flush feeling and sweating Problems sleeping Mood changes Headaches Feeling anxious Vaginal dryness Lack of sex drive or painful intercourse Dryness of the skin or hair 1

2 Maamulista Dhalmo-dayska Dhalma deys mey la aree waqtiga bilaanta dhiiga ku roogado. Hormoneka hoo yaraado caadada isbadalaasa kadibna roogsadaasa. Dhalmo-daysku waxa uu dhacaa: Isaga oo ka tirsan gabowga dabiiciga ah Madii ukun shiidayaasa la bihiya. Ukun shiidayaasa mey eyiin wal wareegsan oo bilaanta jirkiye kajarta oona ukumaaga lakasuubiyo. Marka shucaac ama kiimo-ku-daweyn (chemotherapy) ay beddelaan ukunsideyaasha Marka jirku soo saaro estrogen intii hore ka yar Alaamatho Haween badan ayaa leh calaamado leh raaxo-daro. Badanaa kuwaa waa laga ladnaadaa mudo ka dib. Ladoowaa dhaktarkaa walagii kusaabsan isbadala korkaa si ada lakin daaweeya oo lakika ilaali caafimaad darooda. Calaamadaha ugu badan ee dhalmo-daysku waa: Isbeddelo ah caadada ama dhiigga bishii mar yimaada Gubasho ama dareen ah diirimaad iyo dhidid Dhibaatooyin ah hurdada Isbeddelo ah niyadda Madax-xanuun Dareen ah walwal Hoosta haweenayda oo qalasha Rabitaan la aan xagga galmada ama galmada oo xanuun leh Maqaarka ama timaha oo qalala Managing Menopause. Somali. 1

3 Signs to Report to Your Doctor If you have any of these signs, call your doctor s office. You may need to be seen to start treatment or to find out if the problem may be caused by something other than menopause. Irregular bleeding or bleeding between monthly menstruation Bleeding that starts 12 months after not having a period Chronic vaginal discharge Vaginal itching, burning or irritation Urinary frequency and burning Anxiety or depression that affects sleep, relationships and work routines Ways to Manage Your Signs Talk to your doctor about ways to manage your signs of menopause. Some treatments have side effects to consider. To help manage hot flashes: Avoid things that trigger flashes such as: Tight clothing Heat Caffeine foods and drinks such as chocolate, coffee, tea and soft drinks Alcohol Spicy foods with spices such as cayenne or cinnamon Smoking Stay cool when having a hot flash: Sleep in a cool room Use fans during the day Wear absorbent, cotton clothing and dress in layers. Remove pieces of clothing at first sign of flush. 2

4 Calaamadaha Ay Tahay In Loo Sheego Dhakhtarkaaga Haddii aad leedahay mid ka mid ah calaamadahan, wac xafiiska dhakhtarkaaga. Waxa laga yaabaa inaad u baahan tahay in lagu arko si aad u bilawdid daweyn ama si loo ogaado haddii dhibaatadu ka timi wax kale oo aan ahayn dhalmo-dayska. Dhiig bah oo adi inhayna mise dhig bahoo bila dhatiyee madii caada ku imaada Dhiig bahoo oo bilawadaaw adoo caada ko imaanin 12 bilood Dheecaan mudo dheer jira oo ka imanaya hoosta haweenayda Hoosta haweenayda oo cuncunta, gubata ama xajiimoota Kaadida oo badata ama leh gubasho Walwal ama diiqad saameysa hurdada, xiriirka dadka iyo shaqada Siyaabaha Loo Maamulo Calaamadahaaga Dhakhtarkaaga kala hadal siyaabaha loo maamulo calaamadahaaga dhalmodayska. Daweynnada qaarkood waxay leeyihiin waxyeelooyin ay tahay in laga fiirsado. Si Aad Gargaar Ugu Heshid Maamulista Dareenka Gubasashada: Usku ilaali walaga sheenoo dareenka me kumid eh haan: Kar kiika dhagan Kulaylka Cuntada iyo cabitaanada leh kafeyin sida shukulaatada, kafeega, shaaha iyo cabitaanada fudud Khamri Cuntooyinka leh basbaas sida basbaaska dhego-yare (cayenne) ama qorfe Dhuuqooga Isdaji madii ada subisa dareena gubasha in leh: Seexo qol qabow Isticmaal marawaxado maalinimada Hirooy dhar suuf leh. Dharka qaar saar marka ugu horeysa ee aad dareentid calaamadaha gubashada. Managing Menopause. Somali. 2

5 Breathe deep, slow and with your abdomen to help you relax. Breathe about 6 to 8 breaths each minute. Try this for 15 minutes in the morning and the evening. Add soy foods to your diet each day like soy milk or tofu. Exercise 30 minutes each day 4 days or more each week. Find or create a support group. Try meditation, massage, acupuncture and other treatments to help with overall health and wellbeing. To help with sleep: Keep the room cool and wear lightweight clothes. Limit or avoid sleeping pills. Avoid caffeine or alcohol in the evening. Take a warm bath or shower at bedtime or after waking up at night. Try cereal and milk at bedtime or after waking. Go to bed and wake up at the same time each day, even on weekends. Avoid late meals and filling snacks before going to bed. To help your moods or anxious feelings: Talk to your doctor about your feelings, moods and frustrations. Discuss treatment such as taking antidepressant medicines. Join a support group or seek counseling if needed. Stay involved with social and family activities that you enjoy. Reduce stress. Practice deep, slow abdominal breathing for relaxation. Focus on 1 or 2 tasks at a time. Set realistic goals. Avoid multiple, conflicting goals. Exercise regularly. 3

6 U neefso si xoog leh oo tartiib ah oo aad caloosha dhaqaajinaysid si aad u nafistid. Halkii daqiiqo neefso 6 ilaa 8 jeer. Tijaabi tan mudo ah 15 daqiiqadood subixii iyo fiidkii. Cuntadaada ku dar cuntooyinka ah soy maalin kasta sida caanaha soy ama tofu. Roroor 30 daqiiqa afartii bari todobaadkii. Hel ama bilaw koox taageero. Uskuday inii isdaweyta mise in isdaliigta si ada caafimaad feela in helo. Si aad hurdada caawinaad ugu heshid: Mankaa kadhig qaboow oona hirooy kar fudud. Uskuday kaniinka laka hunduraaw. Usku ilaali bunka iyo qamriga hamiimnkii. Qaado qubeys diiran wakhtiga hurdada ama ka dib marka aad soo toostid habeenkii. Qaado siriyaal iyo caano wakhtiga hurdada ama ka dib marka aad soo toostid. Seexo oo soo toos isku wakhti maalin kasta, xiitaa maalmaha aan la shaqeynaynin. Iska ilaali cuntada habeenkii goor dambe iyo cuntooyin fudud oo aad qaadatid seexashada ka hor. Si aad gargaar ugu heshid isbeddelada niyadda ama dareenka walwalka ah: Ladoowaa dhaktarkaa walagii ada dareemaasa iyo walagii kunahsanta. Ladoowaa dhaktarkaa dawooyinka ada qaadadaasa. Kabiir qeybaha bulshada mise raadsoow waana hoo fadasa. Mar walba kadhax bulshada iyo qoyska arimaashoo oo ada jeclata. Walwalka isku yaraay. Madii neefsadaas ilaa hoos kasoo neefsoow. Marwalba hal mise lama shaqa suubi. Dajisoow olajeedkaa. Usku ilaali olajedooyin oo inis qaadada korna. Roroor geeg kasta. Managing Menopause. Somali. 3

7 To help with vaginal dryness or sexual problems: Try lubricants and creams during intercourse to help with vaginal dryness or painful intercourse. A water-based lubricant will not break down the latex in condoms. Learn more about other products their purpose, side effects and how to use them safely. Talk to your doctor about products such as: Estrogen creams to reduce soreness Testosterone creams to increase sex drive Products that help restore vaginal moisture and comfort Avoid using douches, feminine hygiene sprays, lotions, soaps and bubble baths that may irritate your vagina. Wear cotton underwear. Do Kegel exercises, also known as pelvic floor exercises, each day. They strengthen the muscles that control urine flow. To find these muscles, try to stop your urine midstream. Squeeze the muscles for just a second or two and then release. These are the muscles Kegels strengthen. Do these exercises after you have emptied your bladder. 1. Tighten the muscles. Hold the muscles for 5 or 10 seconds. If you can only keep the muscles tight for 1 or 2 seconds, work up to holding them longer over time. 2. Then relax the muscles. 3. Repeat 10 to 20 times, at least 3 times a day. 4. Tell your doctor if Kegel exercises do not help urine leaks. Use more foreplay and stimulation to boost natural lubrication. Communicate with your partner about your physical changes and feelings. 4

8 Si aad gargaar ugu heshid qalalka hoosta haweenayda ama dhibaatooyinka galmada: Tijaabi subkiyeyaal iyo labeen wakhtiga galmada si ay kaaga caawiyaan qalalka hoosta ama galmada xanuunka leh. Biyooga-oo isjijiidaya ma haleeya koran imbiirta. Wax ka baro alaabooyin ama maadooyin kale ujeedooyinkooda, waxyeelooyinkooda iyo sida amaanka leh ee loo isticmaalo. Dhakhtarkaaga kala hadal alaabooyinka sida: Kiriim ah estrogen oo yareysa danqashada Kiriim ah testosterone oo kordhisa rabitaanka galmada Alaabooyinka kaa caawinaya soo-celinta qoyanaanta hoosta haweenayda iyo raaxada Usku ilaali loshonka, parfuunka iyo sabuunka oo shita cuncun kiinsheeno koraan. Gasho nigis ama matante cudbi ah. Suubi roroor la eraaw pelvic floor malin walba. Mey xoojiyaayan muraqooga wryna yareyaayan kaada tifiqa. Sidii ada in helo murqoogan uskuday ini joojiso kaadada. Uskukeen murqoogaa hal ilaa lama ilbiriqsi reed deey. Haan meewaa murqooga in adkeeyo lafadaaw. Roroorka suubi madi kaada haynta dhamaata. 1. Xooji murqoogaa. Haji murqoogaa 5 il 10 ilbiriqsi. Hoo ada murqoogaa hoog kadhiga korta 1 ilaa 2 ilbiriqsi kor inii in suran abaar qabooy. 2. Kadib in neefi murqoogaa. 3. Ka celceli 10 ilaa 20 jeer sadi jeer malintii. 4. Insheeg dhaktarkaa hoo roroorka kinku joojiyaana kaadida tifiqaasa. Kordhi ciyaarta ka horeysa galmada iyo dareen-kicinta si ay u korodho qoyaanka dabiiciga ah. Kala hadal wehelkaaga isbeddelada jirkaaga iyo dareenkaaga. Managing Menopause. Somali. 4

9 To help with dry skin and hair: Put lotion on dry skin 2 times each day. Do not use lotions with heavy perfumes or alcohol. They can cause more drying. Brush your hair often to help spread your hair s natural oils. Wash your hair less often. When washing, use a conditioner each time. Limit your time in the sun and use sunscreen with at least 15 SPF. Reapply products liberally every 2 hours when outdoors, even on cloudy days. Wear a hat or head covering. Limit use of chemicals on your hair that dry your hair. Medicines for Menopause There are medicines that can help with signs of menopause, but many have side effects. Talk to your doctor about the risks, benefits and the best options for your specific needs. Check with your doctor or pharmacist before using herbs or dietary supplements such as soy products, black cohash, dong quai, ginseng or others. They can help you weigh the risks and benefits for your health. There may be possible interactions with other treatments. Discuss the use of medicines with your doctor. Your doctor may recommend dietary supplements or nonprescription medicines such as Vitamin B complex, Vitamin E or ibuprofen, or prescription medicines such as: Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT). For moderate to severe hot flashes, your doctor may recommend short-term (less than 5 years) use of HRT if you do not have other health problems. HRT contains estrogen and sometimes progestin. Antidepressants, such as sertraline (Zoloft), venlafaxine (Effexor) and paroxetine (Paxil) Blood pressure medicine, such as clonidine (Catapres) Birth control pills Anti-seizure medicine, such as gabapentin (Neurontin, Gabarone) Many of these medicines are used for other health reasons, but may reduce hot flashes. Often, these medicines are started in small doses and are then increased over time to control your signs. 5

10 Si aad caawinaad ugu heshid maqaarka iyo timaha qalalan: Mari kiriim maqaarka qalalan 2 jeer maalin kasta. Ha isticmaalin kiriim leh cadar adag ama aalkolo. Waxay keeni karaan qalal dheeraad ah. Feedh ama shanlee timahaaga marrar intii hore ka badan, si ay u kala fidaan saliidaha dabiiciga ah ee timahaaga.timooga said indhaqdooy. Madii dhaqaasa isticmaal wal feela. usku yaraay waqtiga ada suranta iriida oo inkabadiidooy 15 SPF. Marsoo walagii ada marsada jar lama sac kadib marwalba hoo ada bananka in bata. Xiro koofiyad ama masar/safaleeti. Yaree kiimikooyinka qalajinaya timahaaga. Daawooyinka dhalma deysta Mey jiran dawoyin kacawa kara hega calamadoyinka dhalma deysta, lakin mey lahaada koraan dhibaatoyin. Dhakhtarkaaga kala hadal halista, faa iidooyinka iyo ikhtiyaarka ugu fiican marka la eego baahiyahaaga gaarka ah. Inseew dhaktarka intii ada wal daawoyinkaan isticmaalin,oo kamid eh haan balck cohash dong quai ginseng. Mey kii caawiyaayan oni ogaato qatarta iyo faaidowga caafimaadka. Walii jaree wal macquul gal eh madi ada daawada qaadadaasa. Ladoowaa dhaktarka madii ada qaadadasa daawada. Dhaktartka walii kin koqora kora nafaqoyin kumid eh vitamin B vitamin E mise ibuprofen, mise daawada kumid eh: Hormoneka oo labadalaaw. Walagii kasaabsan dareemaha gubashada dhaktarka mey ka amara kora inyar oo kayar 5 sano hoo ada inlaheyna wal caafimad dora ah. HRT mey kakoobanta estrogen iyo wal yar oo progestin. Andipressants oo kumid eyiin sertraline (Zoloft), venlafaxine (Effexor) iyo paroxetine (Paxil) Dawoyinka dhiig karka oo kanid eyiin clonidine (Catapres) Kaniiniga laka ilaaliyoo dhalmada Dawoyinka anti-seizure mey kamid ah gabapentin (Neurontin, Gabarone) Daawooyinka badansho mey lin isticmala inii laka caafimaada oo la yareeya dareenka kulul. Inta badan dawooyin mey laka bilaawee wal yar kabibna wey la badsadee si laiskuku wardiyeeya calamadooyinka. Managing Menopause. Somali. 5

11 Your Health During menopause and after, women have a greater risk for heart disease and osteoporosis. This is linked to the changes in hormones. Take steps to lessen your risk and stay healthy: Do not smoke or use tobacco products. Ask your doctor for help to quit. Limit alcohol to 1 drink each day. Eat a wide variety of vegetables, fruits and whole grains. Eat foods high in calcium, get at least 15 minutes of sun exposure each day or talk to your doctor or health care provider about taking a calcium supplement with vitamin D. Sources of calcium in foods include milk, dairy products or calcium-fortified foods such as juices or cereals. Vitamin D helps your body absorb calcium. The main source of vitamin D is sunshine. For people with light colored skin, 15 to 20 minutes of sun exposure is enough for your body to make vitamin D. For people with darkcolored skin, 30 minutes a day is needed. Limit salt, cholesterol and fat in your diet. Limit caffeine. Maintain a healthy weight. Exercise 30 minutes each day. Walking and strength training are good choices. Talk to your doctor or nurse if you have any questions or concerns about menopause or treatment for your signs /2012 Health Information Translations Unless otherwise stated, user may print or download information from for personal, non-commercial use only. The medical information found on this website should not be used in place of a consultation with your doctor or other health care provider. You should always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider before you start or stop any treatment or with any questions you may have about a medical condition. Wexner Medical Center at The Ohio State University, Mount Carmel Health System, OhioHealth and Nationwide Children s Hospital are not responsible for injuries or damages you may incur as a result of your stopping medical treatment or your failure to obtain medical treatment. 6

12 Caafimaadkaaga Inta ay ku jiraan dhalmo-dayska iyo ka dib, waxay haweenku halis dheeraad ah u yihiin cudurka wadnaha iyo lafo-khafiifsan. Waxay tani la xiriirtaa isbeddelada xagga dheecaanada ama hormoonada. Qaad talabooyin oo ka yaarata qatarta oona caafimaad kuhelo: Ha cabin sigaar ama ha isticmaalin waxyaabaha ka sameyn tubaakada. Warsoow dhaktartkaa inii kinka caawiya roojinta. Khamriga ha dhaafin 1 cabitaan maalin kasta. Cun noocyo kala duwan oo ah cagaar, khudaar iyo xabuublay aan qolofta laga saarin. Aan raashin leh calcium, hel iriida 15 daqiiqa geeg kasta, ladoowaa dhaktarkaa sidii ada in qaadada fada calciumka. Kaalishiyamka waxaa laga helaa caanaha, iyo cuntooyinka ay kaalshiyamku ku badantahay sida cabitaannada iyo heedda badarka iyo qamidiga laga sameeyo ee lagu quraacdo. Vitamin D mey ko caawiyee inii qaadato calciumka. Viamin D walii waku helee iriida. Dadka maqaarka nugul leh 15 ilaa 20 dakiika oo irii intii helaan jirsho kafilan, dadka maqarka madow wa intii iyoo helan 30 dakiika irii ah oo karshoo kafilan. Yaree milixda/cusbada, kolesteroolka iyo dufanka ku jira cuntadaada. Yaree kafeyinta. Is ilaali in culayskaagu noqdo mid fiican. Maalin kasta samee jimicsi ah 30 daqiiqadood. Dareerka iyo tawabarka arin feela wu. Ladoowaa dhaktarkaa mise kolkolisadaa hoo ada suaal qabta /2012 Health Information Translations Unless otherwise stated, user may print or download information from for personal, non-commercial use only. The medical information found on this website should not be used in place of a consultation with your doctor or other health care provider. You should always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider before you start or stop any treatment or with any questions you may have about a medical condition. Wexner Medical Center at The Ohio State University, Mount Carmel Health System, OhioHealth and Nationwide Children s Hospital are not responsible for injuries or damages you may incur as a result of your stopping medical treatment or your failure to obtain medical treatment. Managing Menopause. Somali. 6

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