tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-310386672012-02-16T04:59:07.463-05:00You can find relief from menopause symptoms! From medicines to natural cures and remedies, we'll show you how.Kaynoreply@blogger.comBlogger211100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31038667.post-1156989635128202472006-08-30T21:17:00.000-04:002006-08-31T23:53:38.710-04:00

As women age, most will find that it becomes more and more difficult to maintain their current weight. This is especially true between the ages of 35 and 60. Women may also discover that the weight gain happens not in the more traditional areas where women tend to gain weight: the thighs, hips, and buttocks; the weight gain occurs at the waist line, which is usually associated with male pattern

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What is Atrophic VaginitisSymptoms of atrophic vaginitis include redness, itching, and dryness of the vagina and vulva. This problem occurs in up to 75% of all postmenopausal women, but it can also happen to women at any age. Atrophic vaginitis is also commonly seen in women who breast feed, use Depo-Provera, or had their ovaries removed.What Causes Atrophic VaginitisBefore menopause, estrogen in

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When estrogen and progesterone levels drop during menopause, the hypothalamus (our body's thermostat) gets mixed signals. It cannot decide between hot or cold and this indicision causes the blood vessels to dilate and contract at unpredictable times. When blood vessels are dilated, the increase in blood flow causes a feeling of being hit with a wave of heat and the skin becomes flushed. You

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Migraines are a very common problem for women who are peri menopausal, menopausal, or post menopausal. A history of migraines before peri menopause began may even be an indicator of frequent migraines during menopause. These migraines are triggered by changes in the level of estrogen and for women who are undergoing hormone replacement therapy, the cure may be worse than the symptoms it's

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A new study which followed 3,200 American women for seven years finds that African American women had the highest rates of 'vasomotor symptoms' which include hot flashes, night sweats, and cold sweats.  The study also found that Asian American women had the lowest rates.  The pattern persisted through perimenopause.  However, hot flashes were found to be common in late perimenopause for women of

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A new study from China reports that daily doses of soy isoflavones (126 mg/day) improved bone density with no adverse side effects. Treating bone loss could mean preventing osteoporosis, a disease that affects half of all women over the age of 50. In other words, post menopausal women. In addition, studies from the Archives of Internal Medicine (2005, Vol. 165, pp. 1890-1895) indicate that

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A recent Montreal study suggests that lower levels of estrogen can lead to memory loss and mood swings.  Barbara Sherwin, a psychologist at McGill University conducted a study which investigated the link between estrogen and memory.  "We wanted to see whether estrogen could protect against the decline in working memory" she says.  The study measured cognitive behavior before and after

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Coenzyme Q10 is naturally made in our livers. It is also found in meats (including fish), nuts, green vegetables, and whole grains. It is a powerful antioxidant and it also assists in our bodie's cellular processes. CoQ10 is highly concentrated in tissues and organs, especially organs that require a lot of energy, such as our hearts. That's because CoQ10 is necessary in the production of

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Most women experience perimenopausal symptoms in their 30s and 40s.  The most common symptoms such as fluctuating menstrual cycles can mean that your reproductive system is slowing down.  Other symptoms include changes in the amount of menstrual flow, longer or shorter times in between periods, and irregular flow.  Physical symptoms in other parts of your body may include lumpy or tender breasts,

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Soy contains plant estrogens known as phytoestrogens. These estrogens mimic estrogen made by our own bodies and they are weaker than human estrogen. The way phytoestrogens work in our bodies is by landing on our cells in the same places as estrogen. Thus when our bodies don't have enough estrogen, phytoestrogens fill the gap and make up for the lack. However, when our bodies are producing

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Here's one symptom of menopause that many people don't think of.  We usually associate loss of bladder control with aging, however it is also common (and temporary) during the beginning of menopause.  What happens is that like all other menopause symptoms, loss of bladder control is associated with a drop in estrogen.  Estrogen is a key part of keeping pelvic muscles healthy and strong.  When

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Women aren't the only ones going through this change in life.  Hot falshes, mood swings, hairloss, and migraines are not just symptoms that affect women.  Currenty, twenty-six million men in the U.S. between the ages of 40 to 55 are going through male menopause.But what is male menopause?  Like female menopause, which is caused by a lowering of the female hormone estrogen, male menopause is

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"CLEVELAND -- Hormone replacement therapy was once hailed as the end to the misery of menopause, but in recent years, many doctors have been turning away from the treatment as more and more reports of the negative side effects surface. Is HRT really as bad as some say it is... or is it even worse? Hot flashes. Suffering sex lives. Menopause can be miserable! Hormone replacement therapy can help,

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Hormonal changes and stress could trigger migraine headaches. Several treatment options are available to tackle this problem from both fronts.Treatments: Try to cut down on or relieve stress by writing in a journal about the events that trigger your headaches. Transform stress and anger through meditation or yoga on a regular basis. Try to pinpoint any potential trigger foods such as nuts,

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One of the most common symptoms in menopausal ane even some perimenopausal women is an increase in facial hair growth and later on, thinning of the hair on their scalp. Both of these are caused by the decrease in estrogen levels that occur and are only cosmetic inconveniences.Treatments: There are currently no treatments, however, preventative medications like Women's Rogaine can be used to

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In the United Kingdom, recent studies have revealed that blach cohosh, a popular herbal remedy for menopause symptoms, may cause liver damage.  Black cohosh is also known as Cimicfuga racemosa, black snake root, rattle snack root, and squaw root.  While the possibility of adverse reactions to black cohosh is rare, warnings will soon appear on all products containing blach cohosh.Read more about

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Osteoporosis is the fracturing of bones with a decrease in bone density. Estrogen is vital in protecting women's bones. When menopause occurs, estrogen levels drop and the long term result is decrease in bone density.Treatments: There are currently no treatments for osteoporosis, however preventative measures can be taken even before menopause or perimenopause begins. Take care to get plenty

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Mood ChangesThere really isn't any conclusive evidnce that menopause causes mood swings in women. However, there has been a link between recurrence of depression during menopause in women who have previously had depression. Also, mood changes could actually be the result of one of the many other symptoms of menopause. For example, lack of sleep caused by night sweats. Treatment: While hormone

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Hot flashes and night sweats are the most common and earliest occurring symptoms of perimenopause, occuring in about 40% of perimenopausal women in their forties. Symptoms of a hot flash include flushing, perspiration, and a feeling of warmth all over the body. Another symptom of menopause that may occur with hot flashes is night sweats. Researchers speculate that hot flashes occur in women who

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Irregular periods and abnormal bleeding.A very common symptom of menopause is irregular vaginal bleeding. This may manifest as frequent or skipped periods or an increase or decrease in the amount of bleeding. There is no pattern to the changes that occur, but women may want to look at what changes occurred when their mother went through perimenopause. It is also common to get a period after

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Doctors generally aggree that a woman has reached menopause when ther is no underlying medical condition that would cause her to cease menstruation and she has not had a period for more than 12 consecutive months. Most women reach menopause at age 50, however many women cease menstruating in their 30s or 60s. Menopause occurs when the ovaries cease to function. The ovaries are a pair of glands in

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