17 August 2015
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Menopause has one big plus -- the cessation of obnoxious monthly bleeding -- offset by a bunch of little minuses in the form of its symptoms. These symptoms can range from the obnoxious (like hot flashes) to the painful (like osteoporosis) and everything in between. But if you don't want to just pour a bunch of drugs into your body and hope for the best, how can you get relief from these time consuming symptoms? If you're looking for some all natural ways to try to tamp down the negative effects of menopause, then here's some methods you need to know about.

Natural Treatment #1: Progesterone Creams

Lots of the hormonal problems that come with menopause can be chalked up to what's called "estrogen dominance" -- or, rather, the lack of progesterone to combat the estrogen in your system. Creams containing progesterone -- which are available without a prescription -- are thus popular to even out the estrogen/progesterone balance within your body. Too much progesterone can be linked to a higher number of blood clots, but the amount garnered from creams applied according to the directions is just barely large enough to counterbalance your estrogen. 

As always, with any sort of hormone treatment, do talk to your doctor to get your progesterone levels checked and to make sure that someone knows that you're taking this supplement.

Natural Treatment #2: Soy 

If estrogen dominance isn't your problem -- lack of estrogen can cause hot flashes, for example -- then soy isoflavones might help alleviate that annoying symptom. More effective than soy proteins, soy isoflavones contain phytoestrogens, which the body can convert into estrogen to supplement your hormones. It is suggested that an amount between 40 to 80 milligrams a day should be ample for you to feel the isoflavones positive effects.

While no negative side effects have been proven from a high soy isoflavone diet, you should still consult with your doctor to make sure your estrogen levels are within normal range and that the soy isn't affecting your body in negative ways.

Natural Treatment #3: Vitamin E

Multivitamins are a good idea no matter what -- especially during menopause when your body is trying to adapt to a completely new system -- but upping your Vitamin E count can help counteract one unfortunate side effect of menopause: vaginal dryness. You can apply it topically through a Vitamin gel or just take an additional Vitamin E supplement, but either way, this vitamin should help ease some of the discomfort in the pelvic region that comes with menopause.

Make sure that your daily total is less than 2,000 mg and you should avoid any possible side effects that come with Vitamin E overdose.

To learn more, contact a clinic like Bay Area Women's Care.