Menopause

Menopause is the cassation of the normally female menstrual cycle and generally occurs around the age of 50. The current medical view of the menopause is that it is a disease that need to be treated. However it should be remembered that it is a natural transitional process and the use of natural remedies can be a great help in easing this transition.

A particularly important factor for the menopause is the increased consumption of soya products in the diet. The isoflavones and phytosterols in soybeans produce a mild oestrogenic effect. Which work amphoterically either to increase or decrease oestrogen depending on the body’s need. It is well known that societies with regular consumption of soya have a low incidence of hot flushes during menopause. Additional foods that are high in phytosestrogens include flaxseed and flaxseed oil, nuts, wholegrains, fennel, parsley and alfalfa.

In terms of supplementation many women find Vitamin E very effective in reducing hot flushes and menopausal vaginal complaints. The recommended dose is to start at 400iu and increase to 800iu until symptoms diminish. If helpful, this amount can be continued.

A variety of herbs with weak oestrogen like actions have proved to be very helpful for menopausal women. Black Cohosh has been widely studied with the result that trials over 80% of women experience a significant improvements of their menopausal symptoms within six to eight weeks. Similarly Red Clover, Alfalfa, Dong Quai, Wild Yam and Sage have been used historically to lesson a variety of menopausal complaints.

 

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