Signs of Menopause Guide

When approaching menopause the changing levels of hormones such as estrogen and progesterone can result in a wide range of symptoms and conditions. Some women will experience serious symptoms, while others will go through this transitional period easily, experiencing only very mild symptoms and in some instances absolutely no symptoms at all. Perimenopause symptoms are [...]

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Hot flashes/Night Sweats Vaginal Dryness Weight Gain Moodiness/Irritability Loss of Sex Drive Incontinence Muscle Soreness Irregular periods Exhaustion Random Hair Growth (like on the chin) 6 Less Common Additional Symptoms   Ringing in Ears (called Tinnitus) Depression/Anxiety Memory Problems Bowel Problems Osteoporosis Sleep Problems     Photo is used courtesy of flickr creative commons and [...]

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With all the bad press surrounding HRT, it’s no wonder that so many women are rejecting that treatment option, but without HRT, what other menopause treatments are available? Well, a healthy lifestyle is the most obvious choice. Eat more natural foods with high fiber. Choose fruits and vegetables with lots of variety in color to [...]

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When treating menopause, both the symptoms of menopause and the underlying hormone fluctuations of menopause need to be treated in order to achieve maximum relief. Unfortunately at this time, there are very limited treatment options available for the vast majority of menopause symptoms and it’s important to keep in mind that menopause itself is not [...]

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