Natural ways to manage Perimenopause/Menopause

 Perimenopause/Menopause and Natural ways to manage symptoms

Let's start by simplifying what perimenopause and Menopause Means

Peri means Near or around

Meno means Month

Pause means stopping, cessation or discontinuation

Perimenopause means when the body is nearing or around transitioning into stopping or discontinuation of monthly circle.

Menopause now means end of menstrual  or monthly cycles

Signs and Symptoms of Perimenopause and Menopause are similar and they include:

Irregular menstrual cycle till final cessation of menstrual cycle

sleep problems, Night sweats. Brain fog, Thinning of Hair

Hot Flashes, loss of bone mass, weight gain

Mood Changes, Vaginal Dryness, loss of bladder control

Natural ways to manage perimenopause/menopause

Eating food high in calcium, vitamin D and lean protein for bone health

Soy product like soy milk contain plant estrogens that helps relieve hot flashes, improve sleep, relieve vaginal dryness and atrophy.

Flaxseed helps improve mood, relieve vaginal dryness

Vitamin E helps decrease hot flashes

Black Cohosh helps relieve hot flashes and night sweats

Stress management also helps with mood disorders

This just a few recommendation for management of  perimenopause and Menopause.  Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions regarding a medical condition