Question 1

what herbal medication can you recommend for the menopause?

Accepted Answer

Many: There are a number of proven remedies for symptoms of female menopause. The key is dissecting the wheat from the chaff. In other words, there is a lot of false claims and promotion in menopause remedies. I have written a book called "a woman's guide to hormone health" that outlines many natural, proven remedies.  Do your homework and you will find many options.

Question 2

is it ok to take organic herbal female complex if you are not going through menopause.

Accepted Answer

Not necessary: Please avoid taking supplements that do not have any proven benefit. Organic female complex has every herb possible. It can be confusing to your ovarian hormones. I see that you have irregular periods. This complex may make it worse. Stay away from it!

Question 3

is lydia pinkham herbal tablets good for menstruation and menopause?

Accepted Answer

Only for Lydia: Don't waste your money. Don't get your medical information from friends, tv or the internet. Who knows what's in it or what it will do. Do you really want to put that into your body?

Question 4

my wife takes 8 conjugated estrogen(0.626)tablets. should she switch to soy menopause (herbal) instead?

Accepted Answer

Lots of options: There are many natural options that are available. While Premarin (conjugated estrogens) is north the worst choice there may be others more suitable.

Question 5

would like to start taking natural herbal remedies for menopause symptoms.  which ones could you recommend.  and what do you know about macafem?

Accepted Answer

None: I would recommend seeing a doctor. If you are interested in nonstandard medical therapy consider seeing a holistic physician who can help match your preferences with options that work. Most studies do not show benefits of herbal therapies and menopause treatments

Question 6

can certain medications cause hot flashes? i am not anywhere close to menopause.  could any medications be responsible for my recent hot flashes?

Accepted Answer

Yes other causes: There are other causes including medications. Hot flashes can be a side effect of  food additive mono-sodium glutamate (msg), or of Nifedipine (procardia, adalat), Niacin (numerous brand names), antibiotics: vancomycin, gemifloxacin and lomefloxacin.
Calcitonin and headache medicines topiramate and maxalt (rizatriptan). Thyroid disease, hidden infection ( like tb) and some cancers can also cause hot flashes.

Question 7

what causes extreme hair breakage, and a change in hair texture? im not on any medications, i have no illnesses. 60 years old. menopause for 6 years.

Accepted Answer

Hair problem: You need a good metabolic evaluation. Iron deficiency is very common and could result in the problem you have. Of course, the character of your hair will change as you age, but what you're describing needs further evaluation.

Question 8

having a liver problem i can't take hormonal medication.what abt menopause?

Accepted Answer

Postmenopausal sx: Postmenopausal symptoms may disappear by themselves.  Othewise other medications may be prescribed...Clonidine, ssris. Check what our gyns have to say.

Question 9

f/57 post menopausal bleeding. having a hysteroscopy d&c done tomorrow. i currently under some medication that i don't know if is safe to take it toda?

Accepted Answer

Depends on medicine: You should check with your doctor to be sure

Question 10

i've not experienced the symptom as my friends except weight gain.  is this normal? i've think been in menopause almost 4 years.  i have gain considerable weight, but that may be a combination of menopause, stopping smoking, and medications.  my friends,

Accepted Answer

Not sure of the ?: You should resubmit in a shorter form. Weight gain is common after both menopause and stopping smoking (congrats!) but is usually 5-10 lbs. If you have gained considerable weight, this is not healthy for you, and diet and exercise should be the starting point. Many medications that cause weight gain may have alternatives that have less of that. Talk to your doctor about that and about weight loss.

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Is lydia pinkham herbal tablets good for menstruation and menopause?

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My wife takes 8 conjugated estrogen(0.626)tablets. should she switch to soy menopause (herbal) instead?

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Would like to start taking natural herbal remedies for menopause symptoms. which ones could you recommend. and what do you know about macafem?

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Can certain medications cause hot flashes? i am not anywhere close to menopause. could any medications be responsible for my recent hot flashes?

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What causes extreme hair breakage, and a change in hair texture? im not on any medications, i have no illnesses. 60 years old. menopause for 6 years.

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Having a liver problem i can't take hormonal medication.what abt menopause?

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F/57 post menopausal bleeding. having a hysteroscopy d&c done tomorrow. i currently under some medication that i don't know if is safe to take it toda?

A member asked:

I've not experienced the symptom as my friends except weight gain. is this normal? i've think been in menopause almost 4 years. i have gain considerable weight, but that may be a combination of menopause, stopping smoking, and medications. my friends,

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