Jodie Philips asked:


Menopause is the most trying and difficult period in a woman’s life. It usually occurs to a woman, who is in her late 40s. During menopause, the quantity of female hormones produced reduces significantly. This results in many physical and mental changes in a woman’s body like loss of calcium, hot flushes, dry skin, itchiness, and osteoporosis. However, women today are more aware of this phase of their life and willing to face it. They are ready to take menopause supplements that will help fight menopause. Menopause supplements help reduce many of the menopause symptoms and reduce the physical discomfort faced by several women.

Menopause supplements come in both natural forms and as medical supplements. It is always better to take a natural menopause supplement in the form of green vegetables. Natural ingredients also do not have any side effects compared to medicines. The advantage of natural estrogen is that it is not carcinogenic unlike medical supplements that can cause cancer.

Several plants like soy contain estrogen in the natural form. Soy contains isoflavones that can mimic estrogen and give good relief from hot flushes. One must take soy either raw or cooked to benefit from the isoflavones. The best source of isoflavones is pomegranates. Red clover, dong quai and licorice are other sources of plant estrogens that form natural menopause supplements.

One can consume these natural menopause supplements as whole fruits or vegetables or as pills available at pharmacists. One can eat soy flour or eat bread made from soy flour. Such products are now readily available in the market. Women can consume these products before the onset of menopause to get relief from hot flushes.

A woman can take menopause supplements in the form of hormone therapy. This therapy varies for every woman depending on her medical and family history. In this menopause supplement, the woman gets estrogen and progesterone in different doses according to her need. A woman with a uterus receives both hormones while a woman who has undergone a hysterectomy gets estrogen.

Women can take hormone replacement therapy in the form of oral medication or as topical application in the form of ointments. The dosage and frequency of the medicine depends on the individual. This menopause supplement should stop when the symptoms subside. This is because it can cause blood clots and breast cancer if taken over a long time.

There are several menopause supplements available in the market. These contain a mixture of soy and flax seeds. The fiber is good for digestion and one is consuming natural estrogen. Other experts recommend consumption of gingko, seaweeds and ginseng for relief from menopausal problems.

Nowadays there is a variety of menopause supplements available in the market. However, since they regulate the hormonal balance of the body one must take them carefully under a doctor’s guidance. A woman must choose the menopause supplement best suited for her condition and after a careful consideration of its side effects.



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Dean Caporella asked:


Dealing with menopause and it’s symptoms can be an individual thing. While there are mainstream ways to help deal with the onset of menopause symptoms sometimes it may come down to finding what works for you.

A good friend and long time business associate recently explained to me that while she had a hard time in coming to terms with the onset of menopause in her life, she dealt with it the best way she knew how. Quite simply, she found support was of no real help so when she started experiencing any one of a number of menopausal symptoms, she just cried it out. That’s what worked for her.

Menopause doesn’t have to rule your life. While nutrition and exercise is important, preparing yourself by being in the right frame of mind is almost essential. Many women dread the onset of menopause but seem to get way laid by the many myths surrounding menopause, therefore being wrongly conditioned by ill pre-conceived notions. The message should be loud and clear; menopause doesn’t have to bring unnecessary negativity into your lives.

The onset of menopause can be unpredictable. Generally, women experience menopause symptoms between the ages of 42-58 however, early menopause can come as early as a women in her twenties. But this is a rare occasion. Usually, early menopause is associated with women in their thirties. Smokers are likely to experience menopause up to two years earlier than non smokers. While it is a phase in the lives of most women it’s not yet clear why some will experience menopausal symptoms for two years while others will go through the menopausal stage, sometimes for up to ten years.

There are many treatments available to menopausal women with the most common being Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT). While this works for millions of women worldwide some choose alternative therapies such as non hormonal treatment, herbal and chinese medicine. While there are many benefits with HRT, there are still some associated risks; the most common being breast swelling or pain, vaginal bleeding and an increased risk for breast cancer. In the main, the majority of women who opt for HRT do so because it’s suggested the benefits outweigh the negatives. Again, it’s personal choice.

Many women aren’t prepared for menopause for one reason or another. When I posed this question during a recent discussion with a group of thirty somethings, I was a little shocked to hear that they didn’t think it was an issue just yet and they would deal with it when it happened. More so, an attitude of “I don’t want to think about it because I don’t want to feel old” prevailed. Food for thought.



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Kacy Carr asked:


Regardless of its symptoms (menopause) you may find it hard to believe just how many women wait in anticipation and welcome this major change to their bodies? Reasons of priority for why they feel this way is due to seeing no more periods, however in contrast we have those although they relish this thought find it hard to come to terms with the menopause and lapse into denial mode over the fact that their child bearing days are over thus believing they are now less of a woman. The menopause is a natural happening with no given specific date when it is to affect the woman. It is in the woman’s best interest to accept the menopause rather than fight a losing cause in trying to prevent it from occurring. However, the symptoms can be treated to help calm the hot flushes, depression etc.

In the lead up to the menopause we have the peri-menopause which refers to one year before and one after the last show of blood, periods become erratic at this stage, i.e. Get heavier or lighter, last longer or shorter, they can start and stop, and adding to the confusion of having a regular monthly cycle - periods become unpredictable. Usually changes seem to happen about two years before the last menstrual sighting. Because of irregularity ovulation may still be happening so it is best to wait at least twelve months before encountering in a love in without using protection.

Understanding the menopause will certainly help you cope if you are going through the change of life. In the menstrual cycle there are three main players i.e. the brain, the ovaries and the uterus.

It is through the menopause that the ovaries no longer get to do their job; this then affects the brain, meaning, having to adjust to the non existence of ovary participation. The menopause occurs when the ovaries no longer respond to the controlling hormones released by the pituitary gland of the brain. As a result, the ovaries fail to release an egg every four weeks and to produce the female sex hormones oestrogen and progesterone. If you are ever in doubt over a health issue you must always talk to your doctor because, treating what you believe may be a condition familiar to which you think you are suffering from - may just not be, hence causing threat to your well being.

The term ‘menopause’ is used in the technical sense referring to conclusion “no periods”, but in general it encourages an assortment of symptoms while in the climacteric, or change of life. Time of expectancy for the menopause is usually around the age of 40 upwards, however it has been known to come earlier. The menopause is a time when the woman’s ovaries stop producing eggs and reduces fertility levels.

Because we all differ in how we suffer will determine how a woman is treated for her menopausal symptoms. Hot flushes/Sweat attacks can happen throughout the night, during the day or both.

Loss of oestrogen can cause the above mentioned symptoms along with a reduction in vaginal fluid or having the need to use the toilet often. Approximately 70% of women suffer these symptoms in varying degrees, and it is because of this that treatments differ. Anxiety is another symptom of the menopause that can be disabling in more ways than one. For example, crying for no reason, not being able to drive a car, go on vacation or socialise in public. Suffering will differentiate greatly in the woman herself.



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Paul Rodgers asked:


The hormonal changes associated with menopause actually begin prior to the last menstrual period, during a 3- to 5-year period called perimenopause. The ovaries begin producing lower amounts of estrogen and other steroid hormones prior to menopause during a phase called perimenopause. Perimenopause is heralded by the onset of irregular periods. 

Menopause is the end of the reproductive years rather than the beginning, and thus it is the opposite of menarche, nonetheless it can usefully be compared with that event: the menopause transition years are in many ways similar to puberty in that women experience hormonal fluctuations which usher in a new stage of life. 

Menopause is the permanent cessation of menstruation which occurs a considerable length of time before the end of the lifespan. Menopause is considered premature if it occurs before age 35. It is considered late if it occurs in a woman older than 55 years. Menopause is a natural biologic event that does not need to be prevented.

Menopause Symptoms

Symptoms related to menopause are caused by changing or dropping hormone levels and usually end 1 or 2 years after menopause. As menopause approaches, women often experience a number of physical and emotional symptoms including:

Irregular menstrual periods

Hot flashes and night sweats

Disturbed sleep patterns, insomnia

Anxiety

Significant mood changes

Depression

Dry skinIrritability

Vaginal dryness and pain with sexual intercourse

Difficulty concentrating

Trouble remembering things

Diminished interest in sex

Frequent urination or leaking of urine

Headaches

Achy joints

Fatigue

Early morning awakening.

Symptoms may last from 6 months to about 10 years.

Understanding the natural progression of age in a woman\’s body and becoming acquainted with the therapies available, allows women today to manage their symptoms, however hideous and to be proactive in maintaining their health for their later years.

Women of different ethnicities report significantly different types of menopausal \”symptoms\”. One major study found Caucasian women most likely to report what are sometimes described as psychosomatic symptoms, while African-american women were more likely to report vasomotor symptoms. 

Herbal Treatments For Monepause

It is a personal choice for women who desire menopause relief, and this choice should be made after much consideration about the possible side effects of the treatments.  Some women concerned about the risks of hormone therapy choose alternative therapies, including homeopathy, herbal treatments, and Chinese medicine. Now that hormone replacement therapy (HRT) no longer commands the primary focus since its reputation has been tarnished, an abundance of prescription drugs are primed to fill the void and sell us treatments for osteoporosis, vaginal dryness, hot flashes, and heart disease. 

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Menopause Gum is the relief of menopausal symptoms, naturally and without a prescription.  The Gum is unique in it\’s form of delivering the needed help for sufferers of menopausal symptoms, in a much more appealing form. Menopause Gum is ingested without water through the membranes of the mouth, so more of the essential supplement is delivered to and retained in your body.

Menopause Gum is safe and effective thanks to a scientific blend of old-world herbs. While all four of these ingredients – dong quai root, black cohosh root  extract, damina leaf, mexican wild yam root - are in common use and available in health-food stores nationwide. Zoft Menopause Gum is the only herbal supplement to combine all four of these powerful herbal ingredients. 

Conclusion

A natural or physiological menopause is that which occurs as a part of a woman\’s normal aging process. Rather than a single point in time, menopause is a process or transitional period when women move away from the phase of life where reproduction is possible. 

Learn what menopause is, the symptoms of perimenopause and menopause, and the treatments for menopause from traditional hormone replacement therapy or HRT to natural and bioidentical treatments for menopause. Women need to remember menopause is simply another stage of life, not a disease.



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John Howard asked:


Menopause comes with its own problems for women. Some of the symptoms of menopause include, slowing down and then total cessation of menstruation, elimination of child bearing hormones and decrease in the breast size. Women also complain of other uncomfortable symptoms including, insomnia, night sweats, erratic moods and vaginal dryness as menopause sets on. Fortunately though there are many natural menopause products available in the market that can help them provide relief. You can find many such products being extensively advertised over the internet too. Along with valuable information you can also shop for such products over the internet, what with the wide variety on offer online.

One of the most popular of all natural menopause products is the herb, Sage. This Mediterranean herb is known for its varied medicinal properties and is known to have been used for centuries together by the Egyptians, Romans and Greeks. The herb is known to contain several useful medicinal ingredients including, camphor, flavonoids, tannins, borneol, cineole and beta-thujone. The medicinal properties of this herb include being, anti-viral, anti-bacterial and anti-fungal. This herb also acts as an astringent, apart from being a good perspiration inhibitor. Clinical studies have clearly shown the efficacy of Sage when it comes to reducing the occurrence of excessive sweating during menopausal hot flashes.

Another one of the important natural menopause products is a Chinese herb called Dong Quai. This herb is also used in to treat other women’s health issues including menstrual cramps. Soy Isoflavones is a by product of soy beans and has been found useful as a natural remedy for relief from menopause symptoms. The soy acts as a very mild estrogen. This helps women to avoid using any prescription hormone replacement in many cases. There are many naturopaths who often recommend women who have just attained menopause or who are witnessing the symptoms of attaining menopause to eat soy containing food for this reason

Black cohosh root is another natural menopause product that is used by women in many parts of the world. This herb gives relief from symptoms such as headaches, vaginal dryness, relieves hot flashes, insomnia and headaches. Since it is a natural herb there are virtually no chances of any negative side effects. In fact this is one reason for the wide spread popularity of this natural remedy. You can always choose the right natural menopause products for your needs from this extensive list. It is always preferable that you talk to your doctor, even if you were to take natural menopause products.



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Yehudiit asked:


I feel kinda silly asking this.. but

If a girl starts her period at a young age.. will she go through menopause at a younger age than a girl who began her period later?

Or will the opposite occur?

thanks so much!

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ladeda asked:


This is a little embarrassing..
I started my periods when I was nine years old. Does this mean I will go through the menopause earlier?
If its to do with family..
My mum is 47 and hasn’t gone through the menopause yet.
Im just worried.
Thanks x
Im only 15 btw.

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Exploremore asked:


I studied the menstrual cycle at school already… but I failed to understand some key concepts..

Does a woman have a period every month of her life until menopause? If she does, how come I’ve never seen my mom’s bed sheets with blood?
Now this other question is a serious question… when in porn movies, they sometimes don’t use protective gear like condoms. Doesn’t the female get pregnant when sperm is injected into her vagina?
What’s a tampon and how is it used?

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Groshan Fabiola asked:


Menopause is a normal period in a woman’s life beginning in most of the cases after reaching 45 years. It’s a natural phenomenon that can not be considered a disease despite its’ symptoms. A low level of estrogen is believed to be the main cause of unwanted symptoms like vaginal dryness, hot flashes, memory loss or insomnia, specific in this period of a woman’s life, but also the cause of more dangerous consequences like osteoporosis or even heart attacks. That’s why a special treatment and care from a medical staff is needed.

Many so called treatments can fight against those unpleasant symptoms. Hormone therapy is one of the most used treatments at menopause. It fights especially against bone weakness or memory loss, but because it includes the hormone called estrogen it helps in almost every case. This kind of treatment is not recommended without a doctor’s order because it can lead to side-effects.

Phytoestrogens are also a helpful treatment for women who have reached menopause. Containing phytoestrogens, soy and other herbs like wild yam or valerian root can have a benefic effect over menopause symptoms.

Calcium and vitamin treatment is very important for menopausal women, but a healthy diet can also help preventing osteoporosis or heart attacks. Giving up smoking or lack of alcohol reduce the risk of premature menopause. As a conclusion we may say that a healthy and active life prevents early menopause and reduces the risks of osteoporosis and heart attacks or other specific symptoms of this period.

Managing stress also means a problem for menopausal women. A treatment is not recommended but a massage or a warm bath and even quiet music can relax women.

For one of the most painful symptoms of menopause, vaginal dryness, moisturizers and lubricants are indicated.

Even though menopause symptoms are not general, each symptom represents a problem for women.

Menopause main symptoms are hot flashes, vaginal dryness, depression and memory loss. For each one of these doctors give women some indications. For example to get rid of hot flashes, wearing cotton clothes could be a solution. Less alcohol and tobacco is recommended as much as unseasoned food.

For vaginal dryness lubricant is a solution. Exercising and drinking a lot of liquids is recommended for these cases.

An easy form of depression is seen at some women, during their menopause. As a solution open talk is the recommendation.

Many other problems occur during menopause. Memory loss is one of them. It’s recommended for women to write things and try to use note books or reminders. Another problem that affects not only the body form but also the moral is weight gain. Weight gain can be stopped with the help of exercises and with a decrease of food rate.

For more resources about menopause symptoms or even about early menopause symptoms please review http://www.menopause-info-guide.com



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Ruben Knisely asked:


Menopause is the border that appears in a woman’s life between the reproductive part and the non-reproductive part. Usually, this transition appears around the age of 50 but it is never exact. For some women, the change can come earlier while for others can come later. It depends on the biological clock of every woman.

Perimenopause is the part of a woman’s life ranging 2-8 years before the actual menopause, caused by the beginning of hormone levels to change going up and down, creating fluctuations in the menstrual cycles. This stage usually appears in a woman’s life between the ages of 40 and 50. The menstrual changes may appear in some cases in the late 30’s once the hormones levels start dropping and the fertility naturally declines, while for others, those signs appear only in the late 40’s.

Post menopause represents the part of life that starts one year after the last menstrual period, when the hormones levels remain low and stop fluctuating, and symptoms usually subside. From this point on, a woman can enjoy a life free of menstrual bleeding and birth control concerns.

Causes of menopause

Together with body aging, the egg supply of a woman ages too. So the ovulations are rarer, causing variations in the hormones production. Eventually, there won’t be enough progesterone and estrogens in the body for the menstruation, so it will stop. This is the natural cause for menopause.

Menopause may also have unnatural causes like: oophorectomy (surgical removal of the ovaries), radiation therapy in the abdominal area or chemotherapy.

The symptoms of menopause

Along with the perimenopause, irregular menstrual cycles appear and can cause heavy menstrual bleeding. Among the symptoms of the menopause we encounter hot flashes, insomnia, cloudy thinking, headaches, heart palpitations, mood swings, irritability, depression, and anxiety. The symptoms may appear even before the menopause and last a while after the transition is completed. Also the symptoms do not appear to all women with the same intensity, for some women it may be a difficult challenge while others can pass through it without noticing many changes.

Most of the symptoms of the menopause are caused by the variation of the hormones released in the body or by their low levels. Yet, if the main cause is the fluctuation, the symptoms will improve or disappear after the settlement of the levels. In some cases the symptoms like hot flashes can last a longer time after the menopause is reached. If the symptoms are caused by the lack of the needed quantity of hormones, as in the case of vaginal dryness, they can be easily treated.

The recognition of the actual stages of the menopause

The perimenopause and menopause don’t need tests to be recognized. A woman and her doctor can tell when the perimenopause has begun by the variation of the physical and emotional symptoms and the irregularity of the menstrual cycles.

Women aging around 40 years are most probably at perimenopause if there are variations of the menstrual cycles, and irregular bleedings. Yet, a specialist should be consulted because in some cases there is the possibility for those symptoms to caused by other factors as pregnancy complications or infections.

If the menstruation has been missing for one year, a woman has reached menopause.

Is treatment required?

Because menopause is a natural process encountered in every woman, it doesn’t require medication. The consequences of the menopause, as well as those of aging, will affect a woman’s body and will make necessary some slight changes in the lifestyle, like: changing the diet into a more appropriate one - healthier - make physical and mental exercises on a regular basis, reduce the factors of stress, reduce caffeine, alcohol and tobacco use.

If a woman considers that a lifestyle change is not enough help for relieving the menopause symptoms, she can turn to therapy: hormone therapy, hormone replace therapy, blood pressure medicine, antidepressants or alternative supplements. In this case, it is best for every woman that turns to this kind of treatments that there are always possible risks and side effects. Therapies based on hormones can cause health problems like cancer, heart conditions or blood pressure. The chances for a woman on therapy to develop complications are not known and cannot be found out from statistics. Before starting a treatment, any woman must consult a specialist.



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