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Postmenopause: Health Risks |
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During postmenopause, estrogen and testosterone hormones are produced at significantly lower levels, and progesterone production ceases completely. Because hormone levels are no longer fluctuating, postmenopause is a relatively symptoms-free period, but on the other hand, postmenopause is also associated with elevated risk for potentially dangerous health conditions. Keep reading to learn more.
• Osteoporosis is a degenerative disease whereby the bones progressively lose density and become more prone to potentially debilitating, even life-threatening fractures and breaks. Estrogen and testosterone hormones play an essential role in bone maintenance, so when levels of these hormones are reduced during postmenopause, women are at a significantly increased risk for bone loss and developing osteoporosis. |
• Estrogen is extremely important for heart health. Estrogen hormones help to inhibit "bad" HDL cholesterol, which clogs arteries, and increases levels of "good" LDL cholesterol, which helps to keep the arteries clean. During postmenopause, low levels of estrogen hormones can translate into clogged arteries and a higher incidence of cardiovascular disease. |
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- Vaginal dryness,
- Low libido,
- Incontinence,
- Difficult concentrating, and
- Insomnia.
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Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) was long thought to be the best way to protect against the diseases associated with low hormone levels, but clinical trials have shown that HRT is fraught with significant health risks, including an increased risk for breast cancer, and actually increases the risk for heart disease. Furthermore, out of all the age groups tested, postmenopausal women on HRT have the greatest risk.
To treat uncomfortable symptoms and prevent against disease, women going through postmenopause should seek alternative treatments. Fortunately, a variety of safe, gentle and effective options exist. Keep reading to learn more about treatments for postmenopause-related disorders.  |
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The symptoms and health risks associated with postmenopause are caused by low hormonal levels. There is no way to reverse postmenopause, but its symptoms can be effectively managed with a variety of treatment options. |
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Treating Menopause Symptoms with
MacaActive Supplements |
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Hormones play an essential role in several areas of the body. When hormone levels reach permanently low levels during postmenopause, 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.
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Lifestyle Changes:: This first level of treatment involves no risk, but may be the hardest way to go because you'll have to restrict yourself from many things. That's why most people consider the next level of treatment, alternative medicine, which has proven to be excellent for treating menopausal symptoms in a safe and natural way.
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Alternative medicine: There are two types of herbal supplements for treating menopause symptoms: 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 menopause symptoms naturally.
An excellent example of a safe and effective non-estrogenic herb for hormonal imbalance 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.
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Drugs and Surgery: This level of treatment has the highest risk and often the highest cost. The most common drug therapy for treating menopause symptoms 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 become better informed about what this treatment option involves.
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A safe way to balance hormones:
Non-estrogenic herbs are the most effective solution for treating hormonal imbalance and its related symptoms.
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. to read all about MacaActive. |
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