Menopause is, for most women, an inevitable part of life.

This stage, which typically occurs in your40s or 50s, marks the very end of the menstrual cycle.

As a result, your body may begin to feel, look and behave differently.

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Thats because the dip inestrogenand progesterone can disrupt circadian rhythms and mess with the part ofthe brainthat regulates sleep.

All of the collateral damage triggered by fatigue has a negative impact on a persons overall quality of life.

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To boost your energy levels, give a shot to adopt a healthy lifestyle.

The good news: It is entirely possible to keep the vagina feeling and looking healthy throughout menopause.

Vaginalmoisturizerscan be applied to the vagina and vulva every few days to keep the tissues healthy.

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The final trick: Stay sexually active.

Regular sex or vaginal stimulation can increases blood flow to the vagina and moisturize thevaginal tissues.

Mood changes

Mood changes can, too, be attributed to the loss of estrogen throughout menopause.

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The mood-regulating neurotransmitters decrease [during menopause], worsening mood changes and depression, Ross explained.

Ross said there are a number of helpful practices that can improve your mood.

Eating a well-balanceddiet,exercisingregularly, and limiting alcohol consumption have been linked to lower rates of depression.

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Stress-reduction techniques such asyoga,tai chi, andmindfulnesscan also provide protection against developing depressive symptoms.

Cognitive behavior therapy, antidepressants and anti-anxiety medications have been shown to effectively treat depression and anxiety, too.

Some people may want to consider takinghormone replacement therapy, a medication that replaces lost hormones.

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HRT can control mood swings, depression and anxiety by adding back the much-needed estrogen hormone, Ross explained.

Once again, the dip in estrogen is to blame.

Menopausal symptoms are notorious for impairing peoples quality of life but they dont have to.

There are highly effective treatments, Dick-Biascoechea said.

And nobody should have to tolerate daily bothersome symptoms.This article originally appeared onHuffPost.