Treatments
Traditional |
Alternative
TRADITIONAL TREATMENTS Hormone Replacement therapy ( HRT ).
ESTROGEN The "Gold standard ".
PROGESTERONE Natural or synthetic? Creams or pills?
TESTOSTERONE Often used to increase sex drive.
OTHER DRUGS Prescription drugs used for hot flashes and osteoporosis.
BENEFITS of HRT From protecting your heart, skin, and bones to eliminating hot flashes and mood swings, hormone replacement therapy may help you live longer.
RISKS of HRT There can be risks involved with going on HRT, and it may not be the best treatment for you. Your doctor can help you minimize these risks.
ALTERNATIVE TREATMENTS
Back to Top
NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE Naturopathic medicine uses herbs, homeopathy, acupuncture and other
alternative treatments.
HERBS Herbs can help some of the symptoms of menopause.
VITAMINS Vitamins in higher than usual doses can help some of the symptoms of menopause.
SOY and PHYTOESTROGENS Naturally occurring estrogen-like compounds found in food.
DIET How you can optimize your diet.
FOCUSING A technique from Mind/Body research that can help with menopausal symptoms.
REIKI How the ancient art of Reiki can help in menopause.
TAKE OUR TEST: IS HRT FOR YOU? to determine which menopause treatment methods are best for you.
| 
