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Menopause

Also indexed as: Change of Life, Climacteric, Hot Flashes/Flushes

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Menopause is not a disease—it’s a natural part of life. According to research or other evidence, the following self-care steps may be helpful.

Eat soya and linseed
Make foods high in phytoestrogens, such as linseed, tofu, soya milk, tempeh, and roasted soya nuts, a regular part of your diet
Control symptoms with isoflavones
Supplements containing at least 80 to 100 mg a day of isoflavones from soya or red clover may help control symptoms
Cool down with black cohosh
Some people have found 20 mg of a concentrated herbal extract twice a day relieves hot flushes
Find relief with exercise
Even light aerobic activities can help reduce menopausal symptoms
Quit smoking
Smokers are more likely to experience hot flushes and other menopausal symptoms
Hormone replacement therapy using conjugated oestrogens (Premarin), estradiol (Estrace), and oestropipate (Ogen) is often prescribed

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The information presented in Aisle7 is for informational purposes only. It is based on scientific studies (human, animal, or in vitro), clinical experience, or traditional usage as cited in each article. The results reported may not necessarily occur in all individuals. Self-treatment is not recommended for life-threatening conditions that require medical treatment under a doctor's care. For many of the conditions discussed, treatment with prescription or over the counter medication is also available. Consult your doctor, practitioner, and/or pharmacist for any health problem and before using any supplements or before making any changes in prescribed medications. Information expires June 2013.