Menopausal – Natural Care

Women's interest in natural alternatives has increased in non-prescription products that relieve menopausal symptoms.

The first indications of menopause are when a woman notices a change in her menstrual cycle. For example, bleeding becomes lighter or her cycle becomes irregular. Oestrogen and progesterone prepare the uterus for pregnancy and their levels rise and fall during the menstrual cycle. During early menopause the oestrogen levels can fluctuate widely, leading to uncomfortable side effects. The most common side effect resulting from lower levels of oestrogen is a hot flush. This occurs when the blood vessels become unstable and vary in how much blood they carry to the skin.

During menopause, the urogenital tract, which includes the bladder, uterus and vagina, loses tissue. The walls of the vagina and vulva become thinner, making them drier and less elastic and more prone to infections. Sex can become uncomfortable. The lining of the urethra becomes thinner and sometimes bladder control and incontinence problems result.

A natural approach to menopause utilises a combination of Black Cohosh and vitamins B6, B12 and Folic acid, helps to relieve symptoms and is a welcome alternative for menopausal care.

Menopause is a natural occurrence which indicates the end of a woman’s ability to reproduce. During this process, the ovaries stop producing oestrogen and progesterone, however small amounts of oestrogen are still made by her breasts and fat tissue. As a result of the low level of oestrogen, ovulation stops and menstruation gradually ceases, usually between the ages of 45 and 55. The process leading towards menopause can take up to five years.

Vitamins B6, B12 and Folic Acid help to lower the homocystene levels and contribute to maintaining a healthy cardiovascular system in older women. If homocystene levels are high then there is an increased risk of blood clotting. The body also requires vitamins B6, B12 and Folic Acid in the metabolism of excess oestrogen.

Black Cohosh, a member of the buttercup family, is a perennial plant that is native to North America. More than two centuries ago, Native Americans discovered that the root of the Black Cohosh plant (Cimicifunga racemosa) helped relieve menstrual cramps and symptoms of menopause.

Combination of vitamins and Black Cohosh provides relief from the symptoms of menopause, such as hot flushes, mood swings, anxiety, irritability, night sweats and sleep disturbance... naturally.