Natural Menopause Treatment

Description

* Menopause refers to the cessation of menses, a normal process in a
woman's life. It marks the ending of a woman's reproductive years, and
the beginning of a new stage of life known as the climacteric stage.
Menopause usually occurs near the age of fifty, but can begin in the
early forties.,

* During menopause, the production of ovarian hormones, including
androgens, decreases. This can result in signs of menopause, including
hot flashes, mood swings, depression, vaginal dryness, excessive
perspiration, headaches, memory impairment, digestive disturbances,
and sleeplessness. At the time of menopause there is an increase in
the production of androgens from other androgen-producing sites in the
body. Androgens act as weak estrogens, helping the body to adjust to
the hormonal changes that are occurring.

* The stronger the woman's adrenals, and the better her nutritional
status, the easier is her transition into menopause. Chronic stress
over long periods of time can lead to adrenal depletion. If a woman is
nutritionally depleted and emotionally stressed she may require
hormonal, nutritional, or other support.

Prevention and Management of Signs of Menopause Symptoms

* Regular physical exercise is necessary to protect against bone loss.
Exercise has many other benefits as well.

* A diet that is low in saturated fats and cholesterol and high in
complex carbohydrates, such as grains, fruits and vegetables is
important.2

* Vitamin E supplementation may reduce symptoms such as hot flashes,
night sweats, dizziness, palpitations, fatigue, and breathing
difficulties.,,

* Calcium is important in maintaining bone mass.

* Vitamin D enhances calcium absorption.

* Magnesium intake is often low in women with osteoporosis. Low
magnesium intake is associated with low bone mineral content (BMC).

* Boron reduces urinary calcium loss and increases serum levels of 17
estradiol (estrogen).

* Essential fatty acids can help prevent dryness of the hair, skin and
vaginal tissues.

* Soy supplementation has been suggested as a possible alternative to
hormone replacement therapy. Soy isoflavones act as estrogen-like
compounds. Forty-five grams of dietary soy, per day for 12 weeks was
shown to decrease post-menopausal hot flashes.

* Certain herbs such as black cohosh, chasteberry, licorice and dong
quai have shown to have a beneficial effect in managing many of the
menopause symptoms.

References

1 Golan R. Optimal Wellness. New York:Ballantine Books; 1995 p 359-40.
2 Mayo JL. A Natural Approach to Menopause. Clin Nutr Insights
1997;5(7):1-8.

Signs of Menopause

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