Menopause symptoms

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2006-04-25T06:37:00.000-07:00

PHYTOESTROGENS AND ISOFLAVONES

comparative studies of Westernand Asian women show that not only is menopause much less stressful for Asian women, but they also have better health in other areas.(Tham, D.M. 1998 J. clin. Endocrino. Metabol. 83:2223-35.) Some authorities theorize that the high level of phytoestrogens in the Asian diet may contribute to these differences. Phytoestrogens--biologically active chemical compounds from ;oants such as grains, legumes, fruits, and vegetables--bind to the same estrogen receptor sites. Phytoestrogens int he diet are believed to be a stabilizing factor throughout hormonal cycles. This stabilization may promote long-term reporductive health, both during and after menopause. Phytoextrogens may also help to maintain bone mass into the mature years. (Setchell, K. and Cassidy, A. 1999 J. Nutr. 129)

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2006-03-30T12:48:00.000-08:00

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Menopause Symptoms

2006-03-12T12:51:00.000-08:00

Menopause Symptoms
Description
• Menopause symptoms refers to the cessation of menses, a normal process in a woman's life. It marks the ending of a woman's reproductive years, and the beginning of a new stage of life known as the climacteric stage. Menopause usually occurs near the age of fifty, but can begin in the early forties.,
• During menopause, the production of ovarian hormones, including androgens, decreases. This can result in a wide range of symptoms, including hot flashes, mood swings, depression, vaginal dryness, excessive perspiration, headaches, memory impairment, digestive disturbances, and sleeplessness. At the time of menopause there is an increase in the production of androgens from other androgen-producing sites in the body. Androgens act as weak estrogens, helping the body to adjust to the hormonal changes that are occurring.
• The stronger the woman's adrenals, and the better her nutritional status, the easier is her transition into menopause. Chronic stress over long periods of time can lead to adrenal depletion. If a woman is nutritionally depleted and emotionally stressed she may require hormonal, nutritional, or other support.2
Prevention and Management of Menopause Symptoms
• Regular physical exercise is necessary to protect against bone loss. Exercise has many other benefits as well.
• A diet that is low in saturated fats and cholesterol and high in complex carbohydrates, such as grains, fruits and vegetables is important.2
• Vitamin E supplementation may reduce symptoms such as hot flashes, night sweats, dizziness, palpitations, fatigue, and breathing difficulties.,,
• Calcium is important in maintaining bone mass.
• Vitamin D enhances calcium absorption.
• Magnesium intake is often low in women with osteoporosis. Low magnesium intake is associated with low bone mineral content (BMC).
• Boron reduces urinary calcium loss and increases serum levels of 17 estradiol (estrogen).
• Essential fatty acids can help prevent dryness of the hair, skin and vaginal tissues.
• Soy supplementation has been suggested as a possible alternative to hormone replacement therapy. Soy isoflavones act as estrogen-like compounds. Forty-five grams of dietary soy, per day for 12 weeks was shown to decrease post-menopausal hot flashes.
• Certain herbs such as black cohosh, chasteberry, licorice and dong quai have shown to have a beneficial effect in managing many of the menopause symptoms.
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References

1 Golan R. Optimal Wellness. New York:Ballantine Books; 1995 p 359-40.
2 Mayo JL. A Natural Approach to Menopause. Clin Nutr Insights 1997;5(7):1-8.

Menopause symptoms

Menopause Symptoms

2006-03-12T12:15:00.000-08:00

Hi there fellow baby boomers. Menopause symptoms are many and vary between individuals. In this blog we will try to make some sense of the different menopause symptoms.