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2007-01-04 08:28:10 · answer #1 · answered by LoverOfQT 5 · 0 2

All natural Menopause Balance Complex worked really well for a friend of mine.

It contains compounds found in plants to ease mood swings, sleeplessness, and hot flashes associated with menopause. Contains black cohosh, soy isoflavones and flaxseed. Also contains a proprietary phytoestrogen blend of dong quai, red clover, and licorice. No artificial colors, flavors or synthetic preservatives.

Also, Menopause Balance Complex Cooling Lotion works really well for hot flashes. Contains a blend of more than a dozen natural herbs including black cohosh, soy isoflavones, evening primrose extract, flaxseed, and jojoba seed oils. It's progesterone-free and may be used as often as needed without side effects.

Hope this is useful and feel free to contact me with questions.

2007-01-04 08:54:49 · answer #2 · answered by JustMe 6 · 0 1

As your estrogen level drops, your blood vessels may expand rapidly, causing your skin temperature to rise. This can lead to a feeling of warmth that moves upward from your chest to your shoulders, neck and head. You may sweat, and as the sweat evaporates from your skin, you may feel chilled, weak and slightly faint. Your face might look flushed, and red blotches may appear on your chest, neck and arms. Most hot flashes last from 30 seconds to several minutes, although they can last much longer. The frequency, as well as the duration, of hot flashes varies from person to person. You may have them once every hour or only occasionally. They can occur any time during the day or night. They may be a part of your life for a year or more, or you may never have them.

Hormone or estrogen therapy, short-term option for some women, but numerous other therapies also are available to help you manage menopausal symptoms and stay healthy during this important phase of your life.

Many of the signs and symptoms associated with menopause are temporary. Take these steps to help reduce or prevent their effects:

1) Cool hot flashes. If you're experiencing hot flashes, get regular exercise, dress in layers and try to pinpoint what triggers your hot flashes. For many women, triggers may include hot beverages, spicy foods, alcohol, hot weather and even a warm room.

2) Decrease vaginal discomforts. For vaginal dryness or discomfort with intercourse, use over-the-counter water-based vaginal lubricants (Astroglide, K-Y Jelly), moisturizers (Replens, Vagisil) or vaginal estrogen. Staying sexually active also helps.

3) Optimize your sleep. If you have trouble sleeping, avoid caffeinated beverages and exercise right before bedtime. Practicing relaxation techniques, such as deep breathing, guided imagery and progressive muscle relaxation, can be very helpful. You can find a number of books and tapes on different relaxation exercises.

4) Strengthen your pelvic floor. Pelvic floor muscle exercises, called Kegel exercises, can improve some forms of urinary incontinence.

5) Eat well. Eat a balanced diet that includes a variety of fruits, vegetables and whole grains and that limits saturated fats, oils and sugars. Aim for 1,500 milligrams of calcium and 400 to 800 international units of vitamin D a day. Ask your doctor about supplements to help you meet these requirements, if necessary.

6) Don't smoke. Smoking increases your risk of heart disease, stroke, cancer and a range of other health problems. It may also increase hot flashes and bring on earlier menopause. It is never too late to benefit from stopping smoking.

7) Exercise regularly. Get at least 30 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity on most days to protect against cardiovascular disease, diabetes, osteoporosis and other conditions associated with aging. More vigorous exercise for longer periods may provide further benefit and is particularly important if you are trying to lose weight. Exercise can also help reduce stress. Try a combination of weight-bearing aerobic activities — such as walking, jogging and dancing — and strength training exercises. Just staying physically active each day by taking stairs instead of an elevator or by parking farther away and walking to your destination also can make a difference.

8) Schedule regular checkups. Talk with your doctor about how often you should have mammograms, Pap tests, lipid level (cholesterol and triglyceride) testing and other screening tests.

2007-01-04 11:41:31 · answer #3 · answered by The Doctor 3 · 0 0

my sister uses that hormone cream and she says it has worked better than any pill. She just rubs that estrogen cream on her legs every night before bed and she says she sleeps great.


( I think you can buy it in the feminine hygiene area at your local drug store)
Good luck.

2007-01-04 08:28:04 · answer #4 · answered by tellme 4 · 0 1

Hormone pills, get Laid often

2007-01-04 08:27:30 · answer #5 · answered by Allen L 4 · 0 1

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