Menopause is not a disease or illness, but it is a part of life. However, while going through this stage, many women experience a variety of different symptoms. These symptoms occur due to hormonal changes triggered by menopause. During menopause the risk of heart disease and blood cholesterol levels increase, and many women also lose bone density. What’s more, menopause can sometimes present very annoying symptoms that can affect a woman’s quality of life.

The symptoms that usually accompany menopause are:

• Excessive heat, excessive sweating, and sudden hot flashes
• Difficulty falling asleep, night sweats, and insomnia
• urinary incontinence
• Vaginal itching and dryness.
• Recurrent urinary tract infections
• Anxiety, depression and mood swings
• Burning when urinating
• palpitations
• Changes in the shape of the breasts
• Changes in vaginal discharge
• pain during intercourse
• weight gain

Here are some natural ways to treat menopause symptoms:

• Take 800 mg of evening primrose oil three times a day.
• Take 1 ounce of almond oil and a 1000 IU capsule of vitamin E. Mix the ingredients and apply this remedy inside and outside the vagina at least twice a day. It is an effective home remedy that can reduce vaginal dryness. Almond oil mixed with geranium oil can also act as a pain reliever.
• Take 50 mg of selenium, 10 mg of beta-carotene, and 2,000 mg of vitamin C once a day to improve skin.
• Lose weight if you are overweight. Being overweight can worsen hot flashes experienced during menopause. According to a study from the University of California, women who are overweight or obese can benefit from an intensive weight loss program. 154 women with a BMI between 25 and 50 were recruited for the experiment, which lasted six months. The women lost between 7% and 9% of their body weight through increased physical activity and a diet of 1200-1500 kcal per day. The results showed that a decrease in weight, BMI, and waist circumference were associated with an improvement in menopausal symptoms.
• Include some ginseng in your diet. Ginseng is a rich source of phytoestrogens that helps reduce many symptoms of menopause. Sunflower seeds can also increase the level of estrogen in the body.
• Licorice may be helpful in reducing the symptoms of menopause. Taking one or two tablespoons a day is helpful in reducing pain.
• Soy products such as soy flour, soy milk, and soybeans are very effective supplements for relieving menopausal pain. Studies have shown that women who included soy products in their diet experienced significantly fewer problems during menopause.