Changes for Women Over 50

Women around the age of 50 sometimes have to go through a number of physical changes that can negatively affect both their physical and psychological well-being. While some women suffer greatly from menopause, others have no problems at all. Of course there are ways and means to fight the discomfort to a certain extent, or to ease the so-called "aches and pains."

Changes to the skin for women over 50

When ovulation stops and the ovaries stop secreting hormones, estrogen production drops very considerably, which means the skin sags and skin regeneration slows down noticeably. The decline in hormones causes the dreaded wrinkles, leads to dry skin, and the healthy complexion fades.

Changes to sleep habits for women over 50

It's not uncommon for women in menopause to develop an iron deficiency. This deficiency leads to severe fatigue, an unpleasant development, but one that can be kept in check with a change of diet. Night sweats and hot flashes at night also plague many women; a markedly low level of progesterone is to blame.

Changes for women over 50 and the development of age spots As if women weren't already punished enough by the things mentioned so far, darkened patches of skin now appear as well. The skin overall is much more sensitive and from now on also reacts much more strongly to too much sun, and the dark patches develop.

Changes to the body for women over 50 From the age of 30 on, muscle mass decreases by about 0.4 kg (nearly a pound) a year, and that's not all: the loss of muscle mass unfortunately also promotes the build-up of fat. During menopause this situation naturally doesn't improve, quite the opposite: fat is increasingly deposited around the belly during this time, no matter how slim the woman otherwise is.

Changes to the natural balance for women over 50 Not only does the skin sag and dry out, as already mentioned, acne can also appear in addition. The only thing that helps here is extremely thorough cleansing of the skin; a soap-free cleanser is best suited for this.

Changes to energy intake for women over 50 Since metabolism slows down, fat burning slows down too. Even though it's an unpleasant topic, you should start paying attention to the number of calories you eat daily during this time; the daily amount should be between about 1,500 and 2,000 calories. And that's not all: eat less and please exercise, because that is the only way to make the most of your energy balance.

Changes to hair for women over 50 While female hormones decrease, the amount of male hormones, for example androgens, increases. Body hair can become more pronounced as a result, or hair loss may occur.

Changes to the sensation of warmth for women over 50 Hot flashes are certainly one of the best-known problems during menopause, and this annoying phenomenon is also linked to the reduced estrogen level. Switching to loose, natural fabrics can already help here. Alcohol, caffeine and overly spicy food should be avoided; a light diet can help.