The treatment for menopause can be done with the use of hormonal drugs, but always under medical guidance because for some women this therapy is contraindicated as it happens in the case of those who have breast cancer or endometrial, lupus, porphyria or have had episodes of infarction or stroke - stroke.
For those who do not have contraindications, hormone replacement therapy may be indicated because it is able to decrease the intensity of menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes, irritability, osteoporosis, cardiovascular disease, vaginal dryness and emotional instability.
Remedies for Menopause
The gynecologist may indicate the use of medicines such as:
- Femoston: contains the hormones Estradiol and Didrogesterone in its composition. Here's how to take Femoston to Replace Female Hormones.
- Climene: contains the hormones Valerate of estradiol and Progestogen in its composition. Learn when to take this remedy in Climene - Remedy for Hormone Replacement Therapy.
In addition, antidepressants and tranquilizers may also be indicated by the doctor, depending on the severity of the sensed symptoms.
This drug treatment can be done for 3 or 6 months, or at the discretion of the physician, and to evaluate its effectiveness, it should reassess the symptoms that the woman presents monthly or every 2 months.
Natural treatment of menopause
The natural treatment of menopause can be done with the use of herbal and homeopathic remedies that must also be prescribed by the doctor.
| Phytotherapeutic Remedies | Homeopathic Remedies |
| Dye of mulberry; Soy Isoflavone | Lachesis muta, Sepia, Glonoinum |
| Streptococcus ( Cimicifuga racemosa ) | Amil nitrosum, sanguinary |
These natural remedies are a good way to find well-being in menopause but are contraindicated for those who take the hormonal medicines prescribed by the doctor.
Feeding for Menopause
For the nutritional treatment of menopause is indicated the daily consumption of foods that contain phyto hormones such as soy and yam because they have small concentrations of the same hormone that the ovaries produced and so may help attenuate the symptoms of menopause.
It is recommended to consume 60g of soy protein per day so that it has effect mainly on the heat waves that occur in menopause.
Other important tips are:
- Increase the consumption of milk and its derivatives to combat osteoporosis;
- Drink plenty of water to avoid dryness of the skin and hair;
- Make light meals, not bulky and eat every 3 hours;
- Some kind of physical activity, to provide the release of endorphins in the bloodstream that promote the feeling of well being.
Check out some great natural strategies to relieve the symptoms of menopause in the following video:
