Signs And Symptoms Of Menopause, From A Naturopathic Perspective

Signs and Symptoms of Menopause

If you are experiencing hot flashes associated with Menopause, you are not alone. About 75% of women in the US experience hot flashes, 15% being severe.

The good news is the severity of the hot flashes usually decreases after a year or two. After that it is thought that your body becomes accustomed to the lower estrogen levels and the hot flashes are not as intolerable.

Hot flashes occur when our peripheral blood vessels dilate, thus increasing skin temperature and flushing. Cold chills usually follow the hot flashes.

Night sweats can be bothersome because of the disruption in sleep. The same mechanism is involved with night sweats as we see in hot flashes.

Stabilizing the vessels is helpful to reduce the occurrence of hot flashes and night sweats. Addressing the lower estrogens levels with safe alternatives and utilizing botanicals(herbs) to support the reproductive organs can be very effective at safely reducing and even eliminating the hot flashes and night sweats.

Atropic vaginitis, or thinning and or dryness of the vaginal lining. This most likely is due to a lack of estrogen. It can result in painful intercourse, vaginal itching and burning, and more frequent urinary infections.

Improvement in the vaginal lining is seen with phytoestrogenic herbs.

The naturopathic approach for bladder infections includes supporting the immune system, normalizing urinary flow and pH, and utilizing botanical medicine.

Did you know the brain only weighs approximately 1.36kg (a couple of pounds) , however it uses 20% of our body's oxygen supply! Inability to concentrate and forgetfulness seem to accompany menopause. Ideally we want to improve the blood flow, nutrients, and oxygen carried to the brain. This improves our ability to remember and concentrate.


Coldness of the hands and feet is common in all ages. Knowing the reasons why points us in the correct direction to improve these signs and symptoms of menopause.

Common reasons for this are low thyroid function or hypothyroidism, low iron levels are often associated with excessive bleeding and poor circulation.

Other Signs and Symptoms of Menopause include Insomnia Heart palpitations Depression Anxiety Changes in sexuality and sexual drive Acne and or facial hair Hair loss irregular bleeding Osteoporosis Heart disease And headaches

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