Make Menopause More Comfortable

When women pass their child-bearing years, their bodies begin to change. While this transition is usually discussed with dread, it doesn’t have to be a scary time. Menopause is a natural part of life, and with the help of the right supplements, it can be made much more comfortable.

May is Women’s Health Month, and with Mother’s Day coming up, now is the perfect time to discuss ways to make life and menopause more comfortable. Changes may be inevitable, but it can help to gather as much information as possible. As in all things, when you’re better prepared, the overall experience is less overwhelming.

Understanding Menopause

As women age, they produce less estrogen and as a result, the function of their ovaries decline. Women can stop menstruating as early as 40 years old and as late as 60 years old. Typically, the average age for menopause to begin is at 51 years. Other factors, such as stress or illness, can also have an impact on the process and may result in early or late menopause.

Menopause has three stages; perimenopause, menopause, and postmenopause. The first stage can be identified by irregular menstruation cycles. Menopause, the second stage, is only confirmed once a woman has gone a year without a menstrual cycle. After that first year, women are officially considered to be postmenopausal and will remain that way for the duration of their lives.

The manner in which menopause and its symptoms occur is different for every woman. Though most experiences are similar, some women may not have any side-effects at all. According to WebMD, about 75% of women experience hot flashes – especially during the night – resulting in sleep deprivation and discomfort. A common experience among women is a change in mood, as well as uncomfortable urinary symptoms, including vaginal dryness. Due to reduced hormones, particularly estrogen, bone strength tends to decline and the risk for cardiovascular disease increases among postmenopausal women.

What Can You Do?

Although menopause is natural, its symptoms can be unbearable. The Mayo Clinic describes Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) as a way to ease menopausal symptoms and increase comfort during menopause.

HRT is used to treat the common symptoms of menopause and can also help with prevention of bone loss – a natural symptom of menopause. While HRT can help with symptoms, these prescription drugs are not without risks. These potential dangers can include an increased risk of blood clots, stroke, and breast cancer.

Natural Alternative

TRANSCEND’s Women’s Hormone Support was formulated to help menopausal women have a more comfortable experience by creating a less drastic change on the body and its hormones. Our natural formula may help alleviate symptoms of the first state of menopause,  perimenopause.

Benefits of this supplement may include:

• Regulating hormone levels
• Increasing energy
• Encouraging weight loss
• Boosting alertness
• Regulating mood
• Minimizing hot flashes

Women’s Hormone Support is made with natural ingredients, including herbs and compounds like red clover extracts. These ingredients can help ease the symptoms of menopause, including its effects on bone strength and the cardiovascular system.

A natural alternative to HRT  can offer women the benefits of a more comfortable menopause, without the potential side-effects of prescription drugs. If you’re experiencing menopausal symptoms and are looking to try a natural alternative, consult your doctor before adding any new supplements to your diet.