Menopause – Supplements for Hot Flushes and Menopausal Symptoms - page 2

Menopause is the final menstrual period; it is confirmed once periods have been absent for 12 months in a row – most often around the age of 50. The years before and after are accompanied by hot flushes, night sweats, poorer sleep, mood changes and mucosal dryness.

This category is part of Women’s health. It includes food supplements and products women most often choose during this time.

Types of menopause products

Vitamin B6 contributes to the regulation of hormonal activity, and vitamin D and calcium are needed for the maintenance of normal bones – which is especially important at this stage.

How to choose

• If hot flushes are the main complaint, women usually start with isoflavone products or combined herbal formulas
• Do not combine two isoflavone products at the same time
• Assess the effect after 8 to 12 weeks of regular use
• Do not forget your bones: check your intake of vitamin D and calcium

When to see a gynaecologist or doctor

• any bleeding after menopause
• if you have had breast or uterine cancer or take tamoxifen – phytoestrogens only with your doctor’s approval
• when symptoms seriously disrupt sleep and daily life – discuss hormone therapy with a gynaecologist
• with liver disease, or if you notice dark urine and yellowing of the skin

See also

• Women’s health
• Osteoporosis – calcium, vitamin D and K2
• Sleep and insomnia
• PMS products