Menopause affects a lot of women the world over. The inconvenient symptoms such as night sweats, sleep disorder, mood swings, weight gain, etc. significantly reduce the quality of life.

The symptoms are caused by the reduced level of estrogen hormone, thus hormone treatment can play a significant role in reducing symptoms. If you experience serious symptoms, it is worth visiting your gynecologist. After weighing the advantages and the risks, he may recommend hormone treatment. Before starting medical hormone therapy, however, a comprehensive screening test is highly recommended (EKG, blood test, bone density test, ultrasound, etc.).

If you experience weak symptoms, a change in lifestyle (more and regular physical activity and sports, relaxation techniques, practicing yoga and meditation, and changes in your diet such as eating more fresh vegetables and fruits, etc.) can have positive results. In addition, there are several non-pharmaceutical products which can be effective in reducing the symptoms.

The natural substances and vitamins listed below may be used:

• phytoestrogens, that is, plant-derived estrogens (their richest sources are soybeans and linseeds)
• vitamins D and E
• Cimicifuga racemosa rhyzome extract
• St John's wort (hypericum performatum – be careful if you take other medication as well, as it can interfere with their breakdown)

If you need further advice, consult with our pharmacists or book an appointment with one of the specialists of our Health Centre.