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Female: As any women with flashes will tell you menopause is not without its symptoms let us look at some simple hormone free ways to treat them.

Female: if you are experiencing any of the unpleasant symptoms of menopause you are probably searching for relief. Although hormone replacement therapy remains a popular treatment choice for some other women are increasingly concerned about a HRT risks, these women may prefer to use one of several non-hormone prescription drugs that have been shown to be at least some what affective and preventing or relieving hot flashes. Two anti depressants effexor and paxil are reportedly effective of relieving the depression and mood swings which can accompany menopause. Finally the anti hypertension medication cla nadine can lessen the severity and frequency of flashes and selected healthy individuals by modulating blood vessel activity.

However potential side effects are serious and include agitation and anxiety, excess sedation as severe with stroll. Some women suffering from more mild menopausal symptoms prefer to avoid prescription medication all together and utilize natural remedies such as over the counter herbs and implant estrogen. Some of the more popular herbal products include black cohosh which is believe to relief hot flashes and improve mood and red clover which may also reduce hot flashes and vaginal irritation.

Women who preferred to take natural hormones may choose those derived from plants or phytohormones, which are found in wild Diems. It is important to know that over many patients utilizing this natural products attest to their effectiveness. There are no conclusive studies demonstrating efficacy for any of them. In addition some of these alternative menopause treatments have been shown to have negative side effects ranging from excess facial hair to liver and kidney toxicity. It is good to know that many women with mild to moderate symptoms can find release with simple lifestyle changes. For example some have found yoga and deep breathing exercises helpful for mild hot flashes.

Keeping tack of hot flashes and identifying the factors that triggers them may also help. Some common triggers include stressful situations, spicy food, smoking, alcohol, caffeine and hot air, hot water, and hot weather. In general treating the symptoms of menopause is a highly individualized process and should include the input of health care professional.

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