Natural Menopause Treatment
Menopause happens when the ovaries stop creating estrogens thereby causing the reproductive system to stop working. The most common age of menopause is 52 but each woman is different and it could happen earlier or later in life.
In some women, premature menopause happens. One percent of women get menopause before the age of 40.
Other causes of premature menopause are an autoimmune disease, thyroid disease and diabetes.
Some symptoms of menopause include the ever famous Hot Flash and Night Sweats. Itching, bleeding, urinary urgency and urinary frequency. Osteoporosis, joint pain and back pain. Decrease in sex drive, vaginal dryness and problems reaching orgasm. Psychological problems may include mood changes, irritability, memory loss and depression.
The most common ways to treat menopause are either Hormone Replacement Therapy or even Anti Depressants. Most women want to find a different way to handle this change in their lives. Some women want a natural treatment, acupuncture is actually a very popular form of treatment. Another herbal treatment is called Black Cohosh or better known as Black Snake Root. There are some who doubt the veracity of the herb. Some women have reported some side effects.
Other natural forms of treatment to help menopause is Promensil. This is a very popular treatment. It does help reduce the number as well as the severity of hot flashes. Calcium is actually a natural treatment of menopause, if a woman going through menopause does not get the right amount of calcium that she needs to bone strength it may add to the uncomfortable situation of menopause as it is. St John’s Wort is also very good for menopausal women. It treat women who have a mild to moderate depression. Valerian is used for sleep disturbances which is a problem for women entering menopause.
Red clover is an extract of phytoestrogen rich plants like red or soy clover have been medically shown to decrease the symptoms of menopause and can actually help menopause depression with healthy bones.
Physical activity is a natural form of treatment. Menopause has been linked to hot flashes, weight gain and even depression and believe it or not exercise can be a cure to all three ailments. You don’t have to run out an join a gym but walking is a great exercise as well as bike riding and some aerobic activity.
