Menopause Treatment Menocore

About Menopause?

Menopause is the time at "mid-life" when a woman has her last period. It happens when the ovaries stop releasing eggs - usually a gradual process. Sometimes it happens all at once.

Pre-menopause is the period of gradual changes that lead into menopause. It affects a woman's hormones, body, and feelings. It can be a stop-start process that may take months or years.

Though it occurs naturally with age, menopause may also come on suddenly due to illness, a surgical procedure, or disease. For many women, menopause brings relief from monthly periods, freedom from worry about unplanned pregnancy, and excitement about entering a new phase of their lives. But for many others, menopause brings physical and emotional upheaval linked to changes occurring as the female body makes its transition out of the child-bearing years. In some women, the decreased sex hormone production associated with menopause may be associated with symptoms such as insomnia, memory loss, depression, irregular periods, hot flashes, mood swings, body cramps, stiff joints, sore breasts, and vaginal dryness.

Whether you're among the former, or the latter, or somewhere in between, chances are that you will at some point seek relief from the variety of symptoms resulting from menopause. For example, hot flashes, which are characterized by a sudden increase in heart rate, peripheral blood flow, and sweating, are for many women the most uncomfortable aspect of menopause. Research suggests that about 75% of menopausal women are affected at one time or another by hot flashes, 15% of them seriously so. These figures suggest that four to five million U.S. women currently are severely affected by hot flashes.

The average age for a woman's final period is 51, but it can occur as early as age 40 and as late as age 60. Each woman's experience with menopause is unique. Some women experience very few changes during this time, while others report noticeable symptoms.

The more you know about menopause, the better prepared you will be to manage any menopause-related problems that might come your way.

Study Finds Menopause Can Be Predicted

The number of eggs left in a woman's ovaries are like the grains of sand in an hourglass, ticking away the hours on her biological clock.
Researchers now say they may be able to predict when that clock will wind down.
And while doctors can't actually count the number of eggs in an ovary, they can measure ovarian volume. British researchers say there's a direct correlation between the two, and by measuring ovarian volume with transvaginal ultrasound, doctors should be able to predict when menopause will set in and how many fertile years a woman has left.

According to the study authors, this information will revolutionize the care of women looking for assisted reproductive technologies, including those who were treated for childhood cancers as well as women who want to put off starting a family for whatever reason.

Although information still needs to be validated in clinical studies, its benefit is most likely to start with women who are being treated for cancer and women attending fertility clinics, said Tom Kelsey, co-author of the study appearing June 17 in the journal Human Reproduction.

"If women looking for some sort of assisted conception and their physicians know that they've got a long time till menopause, then you could plan for a range of treatments," said Kelsey, who is a senior research fellow at the University of St. Andrews in Scotland. "If you knew menopause was likely in four to five years, you'd plan a different set of IVF [in vitro fertilization] treatments."

Others reiterate, however, that the findings should be treated with caution.
"Should a young woman who is 30 years old go for a test to figure out whether she's got three, five or 10 years left on her fertility? Should she make career decisions and life decisions? Are these data good enough to make those determinations?" asked Dr. Alan Copperman, director of reproductive medicine at Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York City. "The answer is obviously no to all of those questions. The predictive value of this test is not good enough to go and tell someone to change their life."
v According to the article, eggs form in a female's ovary while she is still in the womb, peaking at several million about halfway through gestation and then starting a continuous decline. At birth, there are several hundred thousand and, when menstruation begins, about 300,000. At about age 37, a woman has about 25,000 eggs left, and at menopause only about 1,000.

The time at which menopause sets in is widely believed to be based on the number of eggs reaching a critically low threshold.
The authors of this study measured ovarian volume with transvaginal ultrasound, then looked at the relationship between ovarian volume -- ovaries shrink as a woman ages -- and number of eggs. They then applied mathematical and computer models to predict menopause.

The study authors are negotiating with a medical school to set up clinical trials. The idea would be to follow women to see if their predictions were indeed correct.

While these authors have come up with a tool to potentially help women plan their lives, a second study in the same issue of Human Reproduction warned that women might not want to leave it too late. Assisted reproductive technology (ART) could not be relied upon to fully compensate for lack of natural fertility after the age of 35, the article stated.

The authors used a computer simulation model to determine that the overall success rate of assisted reproductive technology would be 30 percent for those attempting to get pregnant from age 30, 24 percent for those trying from age 35, and 17 percent from age 40.

Herbal Menopause Relief from Menocore
Menocore is a botanical alternative medicine formulation which contains a blend of all natural herbal extracts developed to ease the transition and provide effective menopause relief from the onset and duration of typical menopausal symptoms. Menocore has been developed as a natural alternative support product, formulated with the best-known combination of high-potency botanicals which have a long empirical history of relieving menopausal symptoms, and supporting the body's hormonal balance.

Menocore provides a safe all natural alternative to prescription drugs for the treatment of menopause relief. 2 tablets a day will have you feeling more like your old self again!

Why is Menocore Natural Menopause Relief better than Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)?
For the past several decades, conventional medicine has treated hot flashes and other menopausal discomforts with estrogen replacement therapy (ERT). But because ERT is contraindicated for women with a history of cancer, hormone replacement therapy (HRT), which combines estrogen with a synthetic progesterone, is often used instead. But many women don't want to take the potential increased risk of cancer associated with ERT, or they dislike the cyclical bleeding & significant side effects often caused by HRT.

Menopause is a natural occurrence in a woman's reproductive life. So why not treat it in a natural way? Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is the standard treatment for menopause among healthcare providers; however there remains considerable controversy about the benefits and risks associated with standard HRT drugs.

Recent publicity concerning the health risks of synthetic hormone replacement therapy has led many women to seek more natural solutions. And with good reason. In areas of the world where soy and other estrogenic plants are part of the diet, breast cancer rates are much lower and menopausal symptoms are almost non-existent. Synthetic hormone replacement is not common because it is not needed.

In the U.S., where pharmaceutical companies make $8 billion a year on synthetic hormones, breast cancer, heart attacks and strokes are increasing dramatically among menopausal women. Dr. John Lee, author of "What your Doctor May Not Tell You about Menopause", blames the increases on synthetic hormones. He says that the pharmaceutical companies are well aware of the problems. "The whole thing is madness," he says, "and it's driven by greed." A few simple and natural solutions can clear up the menopausal problems and eliminate the health risks associated with the synthetic hormones.

How Menocore Natural Menopause Relief Works

Menocore has been developed as a natural alternative support product, formulated with the best-known combination of high-potency botanicals which have a long empirical history of relieving menopausal symptoms, and supporting the body's hormonal balance.

The herbs below have all been recommended as alternatives to HRT by leading herbal experts. In a recent landmark study the herbs actually worked better than estrogen in eliminating hot flashes, mood swings, irritability, insomnia and anxiety. And, unlike estrogen, they actually helped to prevent cancer.

Black Cohosh (Cimicifuga racemosa) (root)
The primary use of black cohosh extract is for alleviation of menopausal symptoms. The American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology guidelines on the use of botanicals for the management of menopausal symptoms support this use for up to six months, especially in treating the symptoms of sleep and mood disturbance, and hot flushes. Studies demonstrate efficacy in patients taking black cohosh extract similar to that of estrogen in the treatment of neurovegetative menopausal symptoms.

Soy (Glycine max) (seed)
Soy contains natural plant estrogens called phytoestrogens. In fact, no other food has a higher phytoestrogen content than soy. Although phytoestrogens are weaker than human estrogens they behave similarly in the human body. In the body, phytoestrogens balance a woman's estrogen level by attaching themselves to the body's estrogen receptor sites. When attached, phytoestrogens can decrease estrogen levels in perimenopausal women and increase estrogen levels in postmenopausal women. In addition to relieving menopausal symptoms, research shows that soy helps promote heart health. Many doctors and researchers soy to relieve many menopausal symptoms including hot flashes, night sweats, mood swings, vaginal dryness and other discomforts.

Vitamin E (as d-Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate)
Vitamin E is an antioxidant. Can it prevent hot flashes? There were studies done in the late 1940's showing it to relieve hot flashes and postmenopausal vaginal dryness. More recent studies are lacking. There are other benefits. We know from the Nurses Health Study that women who took vitamin E over a two-year period reduced their risk of fatal heart attacks by 40%. Vitamin E is also being studied for its effect on Alzheimer's disease and cancer. Combining vitamin E with other antioxidants such as selenium, chromium, beta-carotene, and vitamin C may offer a synergistic effect. That means they work better together than separate.

Damaiana (Turnerna diffusa) (leaf)
This yellow-flowering shrub typically grows in climates that are hot and humid, including Central and South America, and in the state of Texas. Damiana has historically been used as an aphrodisiac and has been claimed to induce euphoria. It is indicated to alleviate depression and relieve anxiety and induce relaxation. Damiana could lead to relaxation and could calm anxiety. Those suffering from sexual dysfunction resulting from stress or emotional troubles could benefit from supplementation with this herb.

FAQ: About Menocore Menopause Relief

1. What are the symptoms of perimenopause?
The most common symptoms of perimenopause are hot flashes, insomnia, fatigue, irritability or mood swings, unusual weight gain, irregular periods, anxiety, feelings of depression, fuzzy thinking, bloating or gas, headaches, joint pain or stiffness, vaginal dryness, diminished sexual desire, and leaking of urine. Click here for further information on your symptoms.

2. What does Menocore recommend to HRT (hormone replacement therapy) users for Menopause Relief?
For over a decade, Menocore has been cautioning women about the risks of synthetic HRT. We believe it should be a last resort, not a first choice. In general, we recommend that everyone first try a natural approach such as the Personal Program. Weaning off HRT should be gradual, however -- NOT "cold turkey". We include detailed instructions in your new member package. You may also be interested in our Library article, "What to expect when you're getting off HRT".

3. How concerned should I be about the NIH study of HRT risks?
Menocore has a long history of recommending a natural approach to hormonal balance. We believe that synthetic hormones commonly used in hormone replacement therapy should be a last resort, not a first choice. However, this is a matter of personal choice. We suggest you read our Library article, "Perspective on the risks of HRT".

4. Why are Menocore's menopause relief products better than what I get at my local health food store?
There are several key differences. First, our products are made to pharmaceutical standards. Second, we use only the finest, most bio-available nutrient forms, including six patented nutrients, to ensure adequate nutrients actually reach your bloodstream. Third, every production batch is assayed in a laboratory to ensure its purity and potency. In fact, even our essential fatty acids, which are derived from cold water fish, are tested to ensure they contain no mercury. And of course, the Essential Nutrients are completely natural, with no artificial anything. Click here for more information on Essential Nutrients.

5. Will Menocore help me even if I've had a hysterectomy?
Yes, Menocore will benefit your general health and your hormonal balance, even if you've had a hysterectomy, and whether or not you also had your ovaries removed. (Over half the women who keep their ovaries nevertheless suffer loss of ovarian function.) In fact, the Personal Program is especially relevant to women like you given the heightened risks from long-term use of synthetic HRT (hormone replacement therapy). Note that we generally recommend that women under 40 who have had a hysterectomy consider natural hormone replacement therapy to mimic the body's natural progression into perimenopause.

6. If I am on Menocore, do I need to take other supplements, such as Calcium/Magnesium?
If you are taking other supplements on your practitioner's advice, we urge you to discuss the Menocore ingredients with your practitioner and let him or her adjust your other supplements accordingly.

7. I'm on a prescription drug. Does Menocore interact with my prescription?
The simple answer is no. Menocore is an all-natural, preventative program with no known drug interactions. However, you should always disclose to your primary health care provider, who needs to be aware of any supplements you are taking.

8. I've had breast cancer. Does the Menocore affect my risk of a recurrence?
Be assured that Menocore will not increase your risk of a recurrence. In fact, a study in the Journal of the American Medical Association recommended that every American adult take nutritional supplements to reduce the risk of heart disease, cancer and osteoporosis. (JAMA, Vol. 287, No. 23, June 19, 2002.)

9. I have PMS, and I'm in my 20's. Will Menocore help me?
PMS is a form of hormonal imbalance just like the symptoms of perimenopause. (In fact, women who have suffered from PMS are more likely to have a difficult perimenopause.) Menocore should be effective in helping to mitigate your symptoms.

10. I'm only 30. Can my symptoms really be perimenopause?
Your symptoms may well be the result of the hormonal imbalances of perimenopause. Many women experience their first such hormonal changes in their 30's.

11. I've been diagnosed with depression. Is it possible my problems are hormonal?
You should discuss this with your practitioner. It's common now for physicians to prescribe antidepressants for PMS or perimenopause. Discuss your progress using Menocore with your practitioner, and whether you can make adjustments in your medication. In no case is Menocore a substitute for antidepressants for depression. It is possible that your depression is hormonally based, and some women have reported good results on the Program. Your results may vary.