Relief From Menopause Symptoms - 3 Steps

During pre-menopause and menopause, women go through an array of symptoms that are sometimes debilitating. In this article I will review 3 steps that you can take to get some relief from menopause.

You have to remember that during menopause, your body is going through some hormonal changes. Two hormones are particularly affected. Progesterone and estrogen. With the decline of estrogen your menstrual periods come to a halt.

There is a subtle balance between estrogen and progesterone as they work together. Because progesterone declines to zero during menopause, women tend to become estrogen dominant because although estrogen declines also, many women continue to produce some estrogen. A lot of the menopause symptoms are due to this estrogen dominance.

Here are 3 steps for relief from menopause symptoms.

1. Change your diet

Focus on eating more fruits and vegetables, lean meat and plenty of fish so you get enough of the healthy fats that are so important for the production of hormones.

Avoid caffeine and alcohol as they worsen night sweats and hot flashes.

You should eat more soy derived products. Drink at least 2 cups of soy milk per day. It has been found to help with hot flashes.

Stay well hydrated by drinking at least eight 8-ounces glasses of water a day. They will help you also with the hot flashes.

Supplement with 1,000 to 1,500 mg daily of calcium and vitamin D. That will slower the bone loss that is associated with menopause.

Take Black Cohosh supplements, it has shown in studies to relieve menopause symptoms.

2. Opt to be as stress free as possible

Stress has been shown to block the estrogen receptors and worsen menopause symptoms. For relief from menopause, add meditation and deep breathing to your daily routine. Taking up yoga may also be a good idea.

3. Consider bioidential hormone replacement therapy

Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) has been used for a long time for relief from menopause symptoms. However, studies have shown an increased risk of breast cancer and stroke when women used the regular synthetic hormones. That's why women have been attracted to the more natural bioidentical hormones. They are identical to the hormones produced by the body and practically do not have any side effects. They are controversial however by many in the medical community because they are not patented by the pharmaceutical industry. If your menopause symptoms are severe and if you have tried the natural remedies with no success, it may be time to get relief from menopause symptoms with bioidentical hormones.