Menopause Herbal

dizzyness, extreme fatigue, depression, and breast tenderness. I have been on yasmin 28 for years and recently switched to seasonique ( which is a 3 month treatment with menstrual cycles every 3 months.) But what is puzzling is the symptoms were occurring way before my switching the pills. Is there a possibility that i am going through menopause? What is wrong with my body>? Are there certain vitamins or herbals or even other meds that can cause these uncomfortable side effects or maybe some that might even help diminish them>?

What were your symptoms? Did you choose HRT or herbals or do nothing and why? Also did you experience menopause migraines and how did you treat them? Did you have migraines prior to menopause? How long does this last?
Deep….thanks for the correction and yes you are right about the perimenopause….and the night sweats!

you asked this:
Do menopausal symptoms ever go away?
Symptoms such as hot flashes, will I have these for the rest of my life?

I answered you & chose my reply as best answer but you’d asked what herbs I’m using for these symptoms. But the way this answer place is, I couldnt find any other way to reply except this way, so hoefully you’ll read this.

The herbs I use are these:

black cohosh (root), 540mg, 1 capsule 3 times a day.
dong quai (root), 565mg., 2 capsules 3 times a day.

Unfortunately, it’s been my experience if you try to get these strengths at the big food stores that don’t specialize in organics & herbal supplements, the strengths are very low- 40mg only and not effective because of this. There are lots of places that sell these (& others) like Wild Oats Market (here in Denver) & Vitamin Cottage & others. The website for this brand I use “Natures Way” has a list of stores at:
http://naturesway.com/
1-800-9NATURE
–takes 7-30 days for herbs 2 b effective

My mother is currently going through the menopause. Whilst she was taking HRT she was fine, but she has been taken off it due to risks of breast cancer increasing the longer you take it.
Can anyone reccomend a good (preferably tried and tested) herbal alternative?xxxx
I didn’t mean that my mum specifically is at risk of breast cancer, I meant there is an increased risk for all women from prolonged use of HRT, and so her Dr reccomended she stop taking it.
I apologise if the way I put it was misleading.xxx

I am suffering from this. Was taking medication for at least 6 months but stopped. Is it important to take the medication? Does anyone know of a any herbals I can take?

I have been taking over the counter estrovene for about 6 months and when I first started taking it, it worked but here lately (the past week or two) it seems to not be working. I am fearful of hormones because my grandmother had breast cancer, my mother died 9 years ago from breast cancer and both of them took hormones during their menopause. My question is does any woman going through menopause now have any suggestions, herbal alternatives or any clue as to how to learn to live with these hot flashes and night sweats. They are so bad that I wake up 3 or more times soaking wet with sweat. Thank you .

I am perimenopausal, and having hormonal issues which is causing me to not feel as sexual as I used to feel. I am into herbal and homeopathic medicines, and I am wondering what has helped others in this situation.

I can’t sleep very well. I have 40 years old,and menopause
Is good soya or another herbals for hot flashes?

I’m having severe hot flashes and night sweats. Trouble staying asleep and now depression.

Please ONLY post a reply if you are experiencing the menopause or have been through it. Mostly I am coping but am finding the “sweats” really difficult. I have an appointment to see my GP about the problem on Wednesday.