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July 20th, 2008 by admin | Filed under Menopause Treatment.Stop Suffering From Menopause. Find Relief Now!
Some women say their doctors treat menopause like a disease. It’s important for you to remember that menopause is not a disease. However, you may have some symptoms that are difficult to cope with. There are ways to make this time in your life easier.
Learn About Your Options to Deal with Menopausal Symptoms
You have probably heard about different ways women relieve menopausal symptoms. We know that hormone therapy (HT) for menopause relieves symptoms like hot flashes and vaginal dryness. However, using HT may increase your chances of getting breast cancer, heart disease, stroke, and blood clots. There are other products, such as soy, ginseng, black cohosh, and flax seed, which women use to relieve symptoms. But are they safe?
Unfortunately, we don’t yet know if they’re safe and effective. The
In the meantime, before you take HT or any herbs or dietary supplements, talk to your doctor. Also, keep in mind these points about herbal therapies:
* Herbs are NOT necessarily safer than medicine prescribed by your health care provider.
* Herbs can cause side effects.
* Herbs can interact with other medicines you’re taking.
If you’ve already started using herbal therapies, tell your doctor. It’s important to get his or her advice.
