​Pre Menopause Symptoms and Natural Treatment​

Menopause is a natural phase of every woman’s life. The phase brings in new changes to women’s bodies and there are varying severities to the system. It is therefore very important to understand what are the early symptoms so as to know how best to manage the said symptoms. In essence, monthly periods stop when a woman attains menopause. This mainly occurs at about the age of 45 – 55 years.

 The cessation of menstruation is because there is certain hormones whose production stops. These hormones whose productions stops or is reduced are progesterone and estrogen. As one ages into the menopause years, there will be varying hormonal levels and thus menstrual periods become less predictable. These varying hormonal levels come with their own set of unique side effects. In as much as the side effects may alter the quality of life of many women, natural remedies can be used to ensure that a woman leads a life that is as normal as possible. The common symptoms of menopause are elaborated further below.

The symptoms of menopause come with the fluctuating levels of estrogen as one enters into the menopause years. The initial menopause symptoms are hot flashes and mood swings. Hot flashes start when one is still getting their periods. Their cause is attributed to the low level of progesterone and estrogen. The hormonal imbalance may be reported by some as mental fogginess, poor moods, poor sex drive as well as lowered mental alertness. These symptoms gradually reduce over the years as the levels of estrogen become permanently low.

Other common symptoms include deeling warm in the blood vessels with fluctuating body temperatures to even waking during the night. These changes are attributed to effects of menopause on the blood vessels. On the other hand, menopause can affect the brain. In this case, there are common mood swings where the woman in menopause experiences mood swings which she cannot explain. In certain instances, one feels sad or even sadness, slow to anger, quick at portraying emotions such as crying or even depression and anxiety in extreme cases.

In the genitals, there is vaginal drying which is attributed to the low levels of estrogen. A lot of women report pain during intercourse or even disinterest in sex. A lot of women also report an increase in their urination cycles. Bones also are at a higher risk of being broken because of the occurrence of osteoporosis (loss of bone mass). When it comes to heart health, there is a high occurrence of cholesterol buildup as well as plaque formation.

Treatment options are pursued depending on the severity of the menopause symptoms. This must be done on a case by case basis, as every person’s menopause experience is different, even though symptoms may vary. Among some of the treatment options are discussed below.

Black Cohosh

This is a widely used herb in controlling hot flashes as well as night sweats. This herb comes from the buttercup family and shows it offers good short term treatment for the above symptoms. It is also great at lowering blood pressure.

Soy

This is also another natural treatment that is used in the control of night sweats and hot flashes. Soy contains isoflavones which have plant estrogen in it. They thus help in reducing of the menopausal symptoms. Foods containing soy such as tofu and soy milk are also highly recommended.

Vitamin E

This vitamin has been shown to be very effective in resolving vaginal dryness as well as hot flashes. To enjoy the benefits of the food, it is highly recommended that foods high in vitamin E be included in the diet.

Exercise

Engaging in a myriad of exercises, be it cardio, strength training, yoga or even breathing exercise has been shown to help improve mood swings as well as sleep disruption. Moderate exercise of about 150 minutes a week has been shown to help in reducing irritability as well as hot flashes and even hot flashes.

Cold water

If you suffer from hot flashes or even night sweats, it is highly advisable that you try to cool the body with cold water. Drinking cold water ensures that you replace the fluids lost from the night sweats as well as aid in detoxification of products from the body.

In as much as the above mentioned products have been shown to offer great results in managing menopause, it is very important to consult your physician before making the big switch. This helps your doctor to keep track of your parameters and advice you accordingly. You should also engage in further research so as to understand what the most current research shows about the methods above and if there are any side effects associated with herbal supplements. In so doing, you make a much informed choice.