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A common OTC herbal therapy for menopausal symptoms is black cohosh. It can be found in products such as Estroven®. There are also other OTC menopausal medications but ALWAYScheck the ingredients and ask a pharmacist if it is safe to take with your current medications. NEVER start an herbal medication without checking with a pharmacist FIRST!!!! There are a lot of interactions that most of the general public is not aware of. Estroven® helps address menopausal symptoms with unique formulas that include soy isoflavones, black cohosh, calcium and boron, vitamins E, B-12, B-6, other B-vitamins, and folic acid, and proprietary herbal blends to address specific symptoms Prescription options: If hot flashes are your problem, ask your doctor about Clonidine. It can reduce the symptoms of hot flashes but it can also decrease your blood pressure. Hormone therapy is also an option but should be considered carefully as it can increase the risk of Heart disease, osteoporosis, blood clots, and many other problems. Estrogens (hormones) are available as tablets, creams, vaginal inserts, and patches. The will help decrease the symptoms of menopause but should not be taken long term. Hormone therapy should be re-evaluated every 6 months. Talk to your doctor before starting hormone therapy.
What else can I help you with?
Does wild yam cream help with menopause symptoms?
It helps reduce hot flashes that are related to Menopause. rub some on your wrists and neck.
How do pre-menopause symptoms differ from full menopause symptoms?
Pre-menopause and menopause symptoms are very similar including mood changes, difficulty controling temperature, and other hormanal issues. With menopause they are more pronounced.
Should you take HRT or go into menopause?
It isn't a choice. Menopause will occur whether or not you take HRT. HRT will reduce some of the symptoms associated with menopause such as hot flashes. If you can tolerate the symptoms you are better off not taking the HRT because it increases the risk of developing certain cancers.
How menopause can be preventive?
Like death & Taxes, it's coming and you cant get out of it, No Hall Pass for menopause. You can reduce the symptoms with Hormone Replacement Therapy, but that fertile cycle in your life will end & the periods will go away & you will go through Menopause.
Is it is true your butt become reduce in size after uterus removed?
Actually, no. Having your uterus removed sends your body into menopause. One of the more common symptoms of menopause is weight gain.
What type of doctor treats the symptoms of menopause?
A gynecologist treats the symptoms of menopause.
Do FtM trans people go through menopause?
If the FTM process is complete the Ovaries & Uterus is taken & surgicaly induced menopause strats right then. The coctail of hormones that are taken to produce hair growth and change the feminine traits will reduce the menopause symptoms.
How is soy helpful during menopause?
Eating 20 grams of soy daily for six weeks will help reduce hot flashes and other symptoms.
Sometimes you may have a fever but it disappears even if you do not take medicine why?
Are you of an age to be experiencing the onset of menopause? This could explain your symptoms. Otherwise, if the problem continues, check with a doctor.
What are the release dates for What's the Alternative - 2007 Herbal Medicine and Menopause?
What's the Alternative - 2007 Herbal Medicine and Menopause was released on: USA: 19 November 2007
What can cause menopause symptoms 30 years after hysterectomy?
Hysterectomy is the removal of uterus. As natural menopause is caused by the gradual failing of the ovaries this is when menopause occurs.
What reading material is available on menstrual symptoms?
Pelletier, Kenneth R., MD. The Best Alternative Medicine, Part II. "CAM Therapies for Specific Conditions: Menstrual Symptoms, Menopause, and PMS." New York: Simon and Schuster, 2002.
