What to do about decreased immunity during menopause
Apr 09, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Lv Aiming
Introduction
The decline in immunity during menopause may be closely related to various factors such as underlying medical conditions, psychological factors, and lifestyle habits. Therefore, patients can adopt targeted treatment measures—including general management, medication, and psychological therapy—based on their individual contributing factors. After women enter menopause, fluctuating levels of multiple hormones in the body can lead to impaired immune system function.
The decline in immunity during menopause may be closely related to various factors such as underlying medical conditions, psychological factors, and lifestyle habits. Individuals can adopt targeted treatments—including general management, medication, and psychological therapy—based on their specific contributing factors. The details are as follows:
1. General Management
After entering menopause, women experience significant fluctuations in multiple hormone levels, which may lead to a decline in immune system function. Affected individuals can help restore hormonal balance and enhance immune function by maintaining regular sleep patterns, ensuring balanced nutrition, and engaging in moderate physical exercise.
2. Medication
During this stage, women face an increased risk of chronic diseases such as obesity, hypertension, and hypercholesterolemia. If patients have any of these pre-existing conditions, they may undergo long-term, targeted drug therapy under medical supervision to stabilize their condition and improve overall immunity. Commonly used medications include orlistat tablets, benazepril hydrochloride tablets, and atorvastatin calcium tablets.
3. Psychological Therapy
Some women may experience negative emotional states such as depression, anxiety, and irritability during menopause, which can even impair normal immune system function. For such individuals, timely psychological intervention is essential to prevent further deterioration of emotional health. Treatments may include cognitive behavioral therapy, Morita therapy, and exposure therapy.
In addition to the above measures, some patients may also benefit from other approaches such as traditional Chinese medicine. It is recommended that patients visit the appropriate medical department for evaluation and, under professional guidance, receive standardized treatment as early as possible.
