What is the menopause?
The menopause is a natural time of life for all women. During the menopause the amount of hormones that we normally produce to keep our menstrual cycle going starts to drop. This is what causes your periods to become erratic, irregular and eventually stop.
In an ideal world, this drop in hormone levels would be gradual and almost unnoticeable, leading to minimal symptoms. Unfortunately most of us do not live in an ideal world and our bodies react to the fall in hormone levels, leading to problems like mood swings, low energy, night sweats and weight gain.
Menopause Night Sweats
One of the most common problems in the menopause is night sweats – women can wake a number of times during the night feeling extremely hot and sweaty – some even have to get up and change their clothes the symptoms are so bad. Waking several times through the night means that they will often feel exhausted during the day – looking for natural remedies to deal with hot flushes and night sweats can therefore be very important.
Menopause Mood Swings
Oestrogen and Progesterone – the two main hormones in charge of your cycle actually also have a huge impact on your mood. Oestrogen actually has an anti depressant activity, so as the levels of oestrogen drop you will actually feel low and tearful.
Progesterone is naturally calming, so falling levels of this hormone can make you feel more aggressive and moody.
Menopause Relief & Menopause Supplements.
The good news is that there are many options available to support you during the menopause. Which one is best for you to try first depends on your main symptoms and concerns. According to feedback from our customers the best ones to try first would be:
To try and combat hot sweats –why not try Sage?
To support you if you are struggling with hot sweats and fatigue –many women try a combination of Red Clover, Sage & Siberian Ginseng
For more information see our blog on natural remedies for the Menopause
If you are looking for an all round menopause relief product –
Look at products like
Vogels Menopause Support, a unique fermented soya product
Or
Natures Aid Menacare Support.