For some experts, a myth has been created that menopause is a complicated and difficult period for all women, however, it is not so for all women who reach the period when they stop menstruating. In addition, it is not always necessary to appeal to hormones, which have many contraindications, some natural remedies and tips help to alleviate the effects of menopause.
What is menopause?
Menopause is called as the last menstruation of women. From that moment on, the ovaries no longer produce the hormones estrogens and progesterone, which occurs gradually, until they completely lose their function. Which means that women can no longer get pregnant.
Menopause can begin between the ages of 45 and 55.
As with other phases of female life, this is yet another period in which a series of changes occur, especially hormonal ones, which may or may not cause discomfort. Although menstruation is most common, a woman may enter menopause with menstrual irregularities, more or less frequent menstruation.
The age at which women enter menopause varies, but most commonly it occurs between 45 and 55 years. When it appears before the age of 40, however, it is called early menopause, but that does not mean that there is a problem. It is also not possible to predict when menopause will start, not even in relation to the age of the first menstruation or the age that other women in the same family stopped menstruating.
Symptoms of menopause
It is not a rule for women to go through the most common symptoms of menopause and as there are many, they may simply present one or the other, or even many of them. Check out the main signs of menopause:
- Heat waves;
- Sleep changes;
- Changes in libido;
- Mood changes;
- Night sweats;
- Insomnia;
- Depression;
- Vaginal dryness;
- Pain during sex;
- Decreased attention and memory.
Natural Remedies
Although many doctors usually prescribe synthetic hormone treatments for women to get rid of menopausal symptoms. There are other ways, such as natural remedies to relieve the effects of menopause, which in addition to being effective do not have side effects like some of the traditional hormone treatments. Check out some of them:
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Ginseng
It is a substance that stimulates the adrenal glands, helping to reduce the signs of menopause. In health food stores you can find it for making teas or in capsules.
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Vitamin C
A balanced diet is also very important to avoid suffering during menopause, even rich in vitamin C, which is found especially in citrus fruits, such as orange, acerola, kiwi and others. This vitamin is essential for the body to produce hormones of the adrenal gland. If you choose supplements, consult a doctor so that he or she will indicate the right dosage for you.
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Essential Sage Oil
This substance has estrogenic properties, so it works as a great natural remedy to relieve the effects of menopause. It helps in the balance of hormones and soothes hot flashes. Although the most effective way to use it is through inhalation, it can also be diluted with a massage oil and passed through the abdomen.
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Red clover
It is a powerful tea and among its benefits is the fact that it contains isoflavones, natural estrogenic substances that help to maintain the hormonal balance of the body. Thus, estrogen levels rise, reducing the effects of menopause.
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Isoflavones
This natural hormone works as a natural remedy that is also found in soybeans, and the best way to consume it is organic. So, you can drink soy milk, make a miso soup (derived from the soup), eat tofu (also derived from soy), among other options.
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Apple
It is a root used for thousands of years by the native peoples of Peru, being very beneficial to the endocrine system. Thus, it helps in the balance of hormones, restores glands and improves the body’s ability to work with stress, including when it is the result of hormonal changes. It is found in powder or capsule form.
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Black Cohosh
Herb used for hundreds of years by Native Americans to treat hormonal imbalances, such as menstrual cramps and menopausal symptoms. It is most effective in combating hot flashes, irritability, mood swings and insomnia. It is found to make tea, in extract or capsules.
Tips to avoid the effects of menopause
Avoid consuming too much caffeine, as hot flashes can also be a sign that your adrenal glands (located above the kidneys that help the body treat stress) are overloaded. The flaxseed is another food that helps fight the effects of menopause, and the use preferably ground into breads, yogurts and juices.
Aromatherapy is a natural treatment with many benefits, including to alleviate the effects of menopause. A tip is to mix eight drops of almond oil with a 50 ml bottle of almond oil: basil, bay leaf, mint, sage and star anise. Drop a few likes on the inside of your wrists and arms and rub when you feel hot flashes or up to three times a day.
