34 MENOPAUSE SYMPTOMS

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34 MENOPAUSE SYMPTOMS
Usual Symptoms
	Hot Flashes
	Night Sweats
	Irregular Periods
	Loss of Libido
	Vaginal Dryness
Changes
	Crashing Fatigue
	Difficulty Concentrating
	Hair Loss
	Sleep Disorders
	Weight Gain
Feelings
	Anxiety
	Depression
	Memory Lapses
	Mood Swings
Pains
	Breast Tenderness
	Migraines & Headaches
	Osteoporosis
Other Symptoms

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Femhrt - Natural hormone replacement


HRT SECTIONS Back to Female Hormones
	Introduction	HRT Clinical Trials
	About HRT	HRT Making a Decision
	Types of HRT	HRT Alternative Treatments
	HRT Risks

Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) can be an effective treatment for certain severe menopause symptoms, but today use of HRT is extremely controversial after studies have shown the therapy to be fraught with serious health risks. Keep reading to learn more.

HRT - Brief Explanation

During menopause, the body's production of essential sex hormones estrogen, progesterone and testosterone significantly decreases or ceases altogether. Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) refers to the administration of synthetic sex hormones to alleviate the symptoms and health conditions associated with age-related hormonal deficiencies.

HRT - Types

Hormone replacement therapy comes in a variety of forms, and can have diverse effects on the body, depending on the types of hormones administered and the form of the administration route. Different types of HRT will have different benefits and different side effects. The type of administration route depends on the intended effect of the therapy.

HRT - Risks

Initially, it was assumed that the benefits of hormone replacement therapy would outweigh any risks. The results of clinical trials were surprising in that it was found that not only did HRT increase the risk for breast and uterine cancer, but the estrogen-progestin therapy actually increased the risk for cardiovascular disease and mental decline.

HRT - Clinical Trials

The most significant of the clinical trials testing hormone replacement therapy has been the Women's Health Initiative (WHI). Launched by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in 1991, the landmark study followed 161 809 postmenopausal women ranging in age from 50 to 70 years taking both estrogen-progestin and estrogen-alone HRT. The trial found that HRT can have dangerous implications for the health of postmenopausal women.

Hormone Replacement Therapy Triggers Dry Eyes

The grave health implications of hormone replacement therapy (including increased risk for cancer, stroke, and dementia) have been widely mediatized, but a recent study published in JAMA explores a lesser known symptom of hormone...

Estrogen Therapies Associated With Increase in Breast Cancer Risk

A recent study from the National Cancer Institute (NCI) suggests that women in estrogen therapies (HRT) which combine estrogen and progestin are at greater risk of developing breast cancer than women who take estrogen alone.

HRT - Making a Decision

Women should only consider pursuing HRT if the risks will outweigh the benefits, which will typically be the case for only a small percentage of women. For most women, alternative treatments will be indicated for the treatment of menopause symptoms.

HRT - Treatment

Women don't have to resign themselves to living with the menopausal symptoms associated with hormonal deficiencies, but they don't have to resort to harsh, potential dangerous treatments like HRT for relief. Lifestyle changes and alternative treatments are safe and effective methods for managing menopausal symptoms, without dangerous side effects.

Hormone replacement therapy poses several serious health risks which typically outweigh the benefits the treatment may bring. Fortunately, safer, gentler, and equally effective options for alleviating menopausal symptoms do exist. Keep reading to learn more.

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	About HRT	Decision
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Treating Hormonal Imbalance with
MacaActive Supplements

Hormones such as estrogen, progesterone and testosterone play an essential role in several areas of the body, and as hormonal levels decline with age, the health implications can be significant. As women begin to notice the symptoms of hormone deficiency, they may want to consider taking steps to stabilize their hormonal production.

Today, there are three effective ways to normalize hormonal levels: lifestyle changes, alternative medicine and drugs & surgery.

Lifestyle Changes: Lifestyle changes (such as an improved diet and increased exercise) are vital for overall health and for alleviating the symptoms of hormonal balance, but lifestyle changes alone will not have a significant impact on hormonal production. Most women will want to consider the next level of treatment, alternative medicine, which has proven to be excellent for treating hormonal imbalance in a safe and natural way.

Alternative medicine: There are two types of herbal supplements for improving low estrogen levels: those containing phytoestrogenic herbs, and those containing non-estrogenic herbs. Phytoestrogenic herbs (like Black Cohosh) are filled with phytoestrogens, which are similar to estrogens. They can increase low estrogen levels by replacing some of the missing estrogen hormones. This isn't the best solution, however, because your body will become less responsive to producing estrogen on its own, causing a further decrease in body-own hormone levels. Unlike phytoestrogenic herbs, non-estrogenic herbs don't contain estrogen, but they nourish the hormonal glands to work more efficiently. This ultimately results in balancing not only estrogen, but other necessary hormones, as well. Using non-estrogenic herbs is one of the safest and best ways to treat hormonal imbalance naturally.

An excellent example of a safe and effective non-estrogenic herb for estrogen deficiency is herbal MacaActive. What makes MacaActive so special is its ability to balance hormonal levels in women by nourishing the hormonal glands. In this way, it alleviates most disorders related to hormonal imbalance. to read more about MacaActive.

Drugs and Surgery: This level of treatment has the highest risk and often the highest cost. The most common drug therapy for treating hot flashes in the US is hormone replacement therapy (HRT). There's no doubt that this is the quickest and strongest way to combat hormonal imbalance. Unfortunately, it entails serious side effects and increases the risk of different types of cancer in women. If you still want to consider this approach, see your doctor to learn more about what this treatment option involves.

A safe way for balancing hormones:
Non-estrogenic herbs are the most effective solution for treating hormonal deficiency.

MacaActive is an excellent non-estrogenic herb. It's simple: rather than putting hormones from the outside into your body artificially, MacaActive stimulates your hormone glands into producing the necessary hormones naturally. This is what makes MacaActive supplements so unique.

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