Treatment for menopause can be done with the use of hormonal medications, but always under medical guidance because for some women this therapy is contraindicated as occurs in the case of those who have breast or endometrial cancer, lupus, porphyria or have had episodes of infarction or stroke - stroke.
For those who do not have contraindications, hormone replacement therapy can be indicated because it is able to decrease the intensity of menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes, irritability, osteoporosis, cardiovascular diseases, vaginal dryness and emotional instability.
Remedies for Menopause
The gynecologist may recommend the use of medicines such as:
- Femoston: contains the hormones Estradiol and Didrogesterone in its composition. See how to take in Femoston to Reset Female Hormones.Climene: contains the hormones Estradiol Valerate and Progestin in its composition. Know when to take this medicine 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 symptoms experienced.
This drug treatment can be done for 3 or 6 months, or according to the doctor's criteria, and to evaluate its effectiveness, he must reevaluate the symptoms that the woman presents monthly or every 2 months.
Natural menopause treatment
The natural treatment of menopause can be done with the use of herbal and homeopathic remedies that should also be prescribed by the doctor.
| Herbal remedies | Homeopathic Remedies |
| Cranberry tincture; Soy isoflavone | Lachesis muta, Sepia, Glonoinum |
| St. Christopher's Herb ( Cimicifuga racemosa ) | Amil nitrosum, bloodthirsty |
These natural remedies are a good way to find well-being in menopause but are contraindicated for anyone taking hormonal medications prescribed by the doctor.
Food for menopause
For the nutritional treatment of menopause, the daily consumption of foods that contain phytohormones such as soy and yams is indicated because they have small concentrations of the same hormone that the ovaries produced and therefore can help to alleviate the symptoms of menopause.
It is recommended to consume 60g of soy protein per day so that it has an effect mainly on hot flashes that occur during menopause.
Other important tips are:
- Increase the consumption of milk and its derivatives to fight osteoporosis; Drink plenty of water to prevent dryness of the skin and hair; Eat light meals, not bulky and always eat every 3 hours; Practice some type of physical activity, to provide the release of endorphins into the bloodstream that promote a sense of well-being.
Check out some great natural strategies to relieve menopausal symptoms in the following video:
