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My new web site NaturoBase.com has a lot more information - over 6,000 research studies, etc!
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Information on MenopauseDescription Menopause is defined as the cessation of spontaneous menstrual cycles. There are two stages of menopause: climacteric and postmenopause. During the climacteric period there is a decline in ovarian function. Although a woman may continue to have periodic uterine bleeding, such cycles may be anovulatory (without ovulation). During this time estrogen production diminishes and a woman may experience early signs of estrogen deficiency, such as vasomotor symptoms, even though she still has periodic bleeding. The postmenopause period occurs after menopause and usually accounts for more than a third of a women's total life. The average age of menopause is 51. It is unrelated to the age of the menarche (first menses). Virtually all women will be postmenopausal by age 58. If the menopause occurs before age 30, it is defined as premature menopause and may be associated with abnormalities of the sex chromosomes. A karyotype is indicated in such young women to rule out the presence of a Y chromosome. Symptoms of menopause include a cessation of menses - either abruptly or preceded by a period of irregular cycles and/or diminished bleeding. Vasomotor symptoms (hot flashes, sweating) are common, as are psychologic symptoms - depression, nervousness, insomnia. Atrophy of epidemal tissue can affect several areas. Vaginal atrophy causes dyspareunia (painful menses). Urinary tract atrophy causes stress or urge urinary incontinence. Skin atrophy causes wrinkles. Menopause is also associated with osteoporosis (which can cause fractures), and arteriosclerosis - coronary artery disease. Causes There are three main causes of menopause: Physiologic - when due to depletion of oocytes; Surgical - when due to removal of functioning ovaries because of disease or incidental to hysterectomy; and Medical - as a result of treatment of endometriosis (danazol [Danocrine] or GnRH analogues) or of breast cancer (antiestrogens). Menopause may also occur after cancer chemotherapy and be permanent or reversible. Conventional Labs There are no recommended labs for menopause. Specialty Lab Tests Products to consider Natural Therapies Most natural health web sites put a list of herbs, vitamins and nutritional supplements along with citations from scientific studies. Have you found this to be confusing, since there are so many to choose from? A far simpler way is to choose a supplement from the appropriate body system, such as liver support, detoxification, etc. A well formulated supplement works a lot better than separate vitamins and usually costs a lot less. Please call me at (239) 659-2684 if you would like some assistance in choosing an appropriate product. I can't diagnose or treat diseases by phone, but I can assist you in making better choices. I also can send some relevant articles to read. The first ten minutes are free (as long as you purchase from my web site). |
The next step, after you have been diagnosed with a disease, is to find out what is the specific cause, and then choose supplements that address it. Phone consults are my specialty. Please call my at (239) 659-2684 to schedule a consultation.
I recommend that you make an informed choice, and the goal of this web site is to provide you with the information to make a wise choice when it comes to your health and wellness.
As you can see, I don't sell any vitamins on this web site. There are thousands of vitamin stores that will sell you whatever vitamin you want, and many of them offer discounts.
If you are interested in some high-quality basic nutritional supplements, I recommend visiting the Store You will find my recommendations for a multiple, tasty chewable fiber wafers, high-potency probiotics, and fish oils.
Good luck in your journey towards health and wellness!!
Unfortunately, that would be a clear violation of FDA regulations. Also, one of the most important aspect of naturopathy is: "Treat the person, not the disease". This is a profound statement, and many people have spent thousands of dollars on vitamins listed in books or web sites for a specific disease. This is what I call "vending machine medicine". It rarely works! The solution is to find a naturopathic physician, such as myself, to assist you.
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