Menopause

Natural remedies for vaginal dryness Vaginal dryness is a condition that is surprisingly rarely discussed, even though it affects one in three women by the age of 50 and, contrary to common belief, can also appear in much younger women, during breastfeeding, after pregnancy, in periods of intense stress, after certain medications or as a result of hormonal imbalances. The sensation of dryness, itching, burning or pain during sexual intercourse is not a minor problem, because it affects quality of life, intimacy in a relationship and, in many cases, self-confidence. ...

Natural Remedies for Hot Flashes Hot flashes are the most common symptom of menopause, affecting approximately 75% of women. That sudden wave of heat rising from the chest to the face, the profuse sweating that appears out of nowhere, flushed skin, and the feeling you are standing next to an oven, even in the middle of winter. Some women experience them a few times per week, others dozens of times a day. They can last from 30 seconds to 10 minutes and may continue for years. ...

Natural remedies for urinary incontinence IMPORTANT: Urinary incontinence has many causes, some treatable surgically or with medication (uterine prolapse, enlarged prostate, bladder tumors, fistulas, neurological diseases). Never treat incontinence only with natural remedies without proper diagnosis. See a urologist or gynecologist for full evaluation: clinical exam, urinalysis, ultrasound, possibly cystoscopy or urodynamics. The natural remedies below are adjuncts, not replacements for medical treatment. ...

Natural Remedies for Menopause IMPORTANT: Menopause is a natural stage in every woman’s life, not a disease. However, if your symptoms are severe (very frequent hot flashes that disrupt your sleep, marked depression, disabling joint pain, unusual bleeding after menopause has been established), consult a gynecologist. Vaginal bleeding that occurs after 12 months of no menstruation requires immediate investigation. Menopause doesn’t arrive overnight. It usually begins several years earlier, during that phase called perimenopause, when cycles become irregular, sleep isn’t what it used to be, and out of nowhere you wake up drenched in sweat in the middle of the night. My grandmother called it “the change of life” and treated it with a cup of sage tea morning and evening. She was right, even though she didn’t know why back then. Today, studies confirm that many of the plants women used in the village really do have measurable effects on climacteric symptoms. ...