Natural Menopause Treatment

More and more women going through menopause are seeking out natural remedies instead of being put on prescription drugs. When a woman’s body begins slowing down on the production of the hormone estrogen, she is pushed into what is known as peri-menopause, which will eventually lead to full menopause, defined by going a full 12 months without a menstrual cycle.

During both peri-menopause and actual menopause, the woman will experience a number of symptoms that can make life miserable. For example, she might wake up in the middle of the night only to find she has sweated profusely and the bed sheets are soaked. Perhaps she is experiencing one headache after another and nothing she takes helps. She might even be dealing with the worst of symptoms of having hot flashes where her face, neck, and upper torso feels as though it were on fire, or mood swings where she is laughing one minute and crying the next.

Trying to find relief, many women are looking for a natural menopause treatment that works, especially in light of the news of the last few years that hormone replacement therapy can be very dangerous. The good news is that finding a natural treatment is not really difficult, once you know what to do. In this article, we are providing some guidance into the things that can be tried to gain control over these symptoms. Keep in mind that the woman going through menopause should continue working closely with her doctor. If her current doctor does not support her going with a natural menopause treatment then she may need to find a doctor who will.

For starters, one of the most common complaints heard by women in menopause is the hot flashes that come and go at will. A plant found in the forest of the United States by the name of Cimicfuga Racmosa or Black Cohosh has been shown to be very beneficial. When shopping around for this supplement, you may find it sold as Squaw Root, Rattle Weed, or Black Snake Root. Regardless of the name, it appears there are no side effects and that it is highly effective for hot flashes. Another common symptom of menopause is insomnia. Many women will have difficulty getting to sleep while others will awaken during the night several times, finding it near impossible to get back to sleep. For this symptom, a woman would go with Kava Kava, which is a Valerian root also called Capon’s Tail.

For anxiety, the woman could choose a natural menopause treatment of Kava Kava, St. John’s Wort, or Goat’s Weed, also known as Hypericm Perforatum. The one thing to consider is that even though St. John’s Wort is a widely used supplement for menopause and in treating depression, there are specific things to avoid while taking it such as alcohol, cheese, and any foods containing Tyramine. Additionally, if the woman is on any type of antidepressant, St. John’s Wort should not be taken. For vaginal dryness and ongoing bladder infections, both common with menopause, a natural menopause treatment would consist of bearberry and Echinacea. The only caution here is that bearberry can produce unwanted side effects if taken in too large a quantity. However, when either of these supplements are taken properly, they do provide significant relief.

Fatigue is another common problem associated with menopause, making the woman feel completely worn out and sometimes, for no apparent reason. For this, there is a Chinese drug called Gingseng, which can be found in supplement form or tea. This works very well but can cause slight breast tenderness. Lack of memory or difficulty with concentration is yet another common symptom of menopause. A natural menopause treatment in this case would be a supplement called Ginko Biloba. This particular supplement has been around for thousands of years, helping a woman get past what is often referred to as a "foggy brain." Finally, Saw Palmetto can be taken when unsightly hair growth occurs. As you can see, there are many excellent remedies for menopause, all of which work.

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