Medical Questions » Menopause Questions » Question No. 1478
| Question: | What are the best natural remedies for menopausal symptoms? |
| Answer: | You are very wise to be looking for natural alternatives, given that HRT increases your risk of breast cancer, and also that its bone-protecting benefits disappear as soon as you stop taking it. Several herbs such as dong quai and Mexican yam are age-old remedies, while nutrients such as vitamin E and magnesium have also been shown to help. There have been great results with extracts from soya and red clover, which contain active substances called isoflavones, in scientific tests. The herb St John' s wort, famous as an anti-depressant, can also relieve other menopausal symptoms. So a blend of two or three of these could be highly effective in combating menopausal symptoms. |
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