Menopause
Menopause is the biological process marking the end of a woman's era of fertility and menstruation. While menopause is a natural part of the life cycle, the associated hormonal changes can cause symptoms ranging from sleeplessness and depression to hot flashes and fatigue.
Approaching menopause (called perimenopause) is marked by irregular and decreasing menstrual periods, mood swings, vaginal dryness, decreased ability to concentrate, increased abdominal fat, and thinning hair. True menopause does not begin until one year after the last menstrual period.
Many women undergoing menopause are troubled by weight gain, urinary incontinence, and an overwhelming sense of loss. As estrogen production declines, they are also more susceptible at this age to osteoporosis and heart disease. A healthy diet and fit lifestyle, without smoking, can help eliminate negative symptoms and protect the heart.
These nutrients may help:
Approaching menopause (called perimenopause) is marked by irregular and decreasing menstrual periods, mood swings, vaginal dryness, decreased ability to concentrate, increased abdominal fat, and thinning hair. True menopause does not begin until one year after the last menstrual period.
Many women undergoing menopause are troubled by weight gain, urinary incontinence, and an overwhelming sense of loss. As estrogen production declines, they are also more susceptible at this age to osteoporosis and heart disease. A healthy diet and fit lifestyle, without smoking, can help eliminate negative symptoms and protect the heart.
These nutrients may help:
- Phytoestrogens, such as the isoflavones in soybeans, chickpeas and other legumes, may help replace diminished estrogen levels. Lignans, which are also phytoestrogens, are found in flax seed, whole grains and some fruits and vegetables.
- Vitamin E -- improves the elasticity of all body tissue, making arteries more flexible, and may also help with hot flashes and vaginal dryness.
- Black cohosh
- Chasteberry
- Yam
- Evening primrose oil
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