The Common Menopause Symptoms And Its Treatments
November 29th, 2007For some women, the cessation of periods can be the only symptom of menopause they have. About half of women experience slight physical or mental changes while approximately 25% inconvenient and/or distressing problems. Symptoms of menopause or problems include:
Heart palpitations
Hot flashes and sweating
Difficulty sleeping
Memory problems
Infections (Frequent bladder or urinary tract infections)
Headaches
Vaginal dryness
Joint pain
Depression
Irritability and mood swings
Alternative treatments include optimizing diet, such as increasing calcium intake to protect against osteoporosis. Soy and phytoestrogen-rich food intake can be increased, which are naturally occurring estrogen-like compounds. Natural menopause treatments such as the use of Hot Flash Freedom and homeopathy have been found by many women to be helpful with symptoms of menopause. Herbs and vitamins can also help with symptoms.