Currently there are more than 40 million women in some stage of perimenopause or menopause in the United States. By 2010, that number is estimated to increase to more than 60 million. That means a lot of women are suffering from unpleasant symptoms, but those women now have options.
Are you suffering from any of the following symptoms?
1) Hot flashes and night sweats.
Seventy-five to 80 percent of women going through menopause experience hot flashes. They begin with a sudden feeling of warmth and rise to a sudden feeling of intense heat over the face, neck and back. Night sweats usually occur between 2 a.m. and 4 a.m., soaking the sheets and leaving you chilled and unable to go back to sleep. Both can be extremely uncomfortable, often debilitating, and even embarrassing.
2) Irritability.
Irritability is a quick excitability to annoyance, impatience or anger. Many women become bothered by little things that they normally wouldn't be effected by. This sudden change in temperament has a major impact on relationships, often leaving you feeling helpless and frustrated.
3) Mood Swings
Estrogen, progesterone and androgen levels are constantly fluctuating during menopause. These hormones control serotonin levels in the brain, which is the chemical that manipulates mood. More than fifteen percent of women experience emotional difficulties during menopause. Women can feel very confused and exhausted from what feels like an emotional roller-coaster ride.
4) Difficulty sleeping/insomnia.
Sleeplessness is one of the most common complaints. It affects a myriad of biological activities including metabolism, immunity, cognitive function, weight gain and hormonal balance. Lack of sleep has significant impact on day-to-day functioning, and contributes to mood swings and irritability.
5) Fatigue.
Many menopausal women have an endless, overwhelming feeling of tiredness. Hormonal imbalance is responsible for this crashing fatigue, not age. Constant exhaustion zaps energy, makes it difficult to concentrate and impacts your ability to have fun and enjoy life.
If you are suffering from any or all of these symptoms, you are not alone. Many menopausal women know how much this can affect everyday life. What you need to know is there are options that can ease symptoms and help you feel better, options that are safe alternatives to the reported dangers of hormone-replacement therapy.
One way to feel better is using an all-natural supplement like
Menopaused a.m. and p.m., a day and night system that works together to provide your body with full-time hormone-balancing support. Menopaused was created in partnership with some of the top nutritional supplement biochemists in the country.
With scientifically tested ingredients like Black Cohosh, Soy Isoflavones and Chaste Tree berry extract in the a.m. formula, and Motherwort, Melatonin and Valerian root in the p.m. formula, Menopaused is a system that will naturally help your body maintain a balance and make you feel better.
"I've been really pleased to offer my patients the Menopaused products because it's an all-natural alternative and that's really what most of them are looking for these days," says Dr. Lynne Cola, OB/GYN. "My patients are so grateful to have a natural alternative, especially one that their gynecologist believes in."