Menopause is the cessation of menses occurring as a natural result of aging or as a result of surgical removal of the ovaries and consequentially in a decrease in estrogen, progesterone and testosterone production in a woman’s body.  Menopause is also a process that occurs naturally as a woman begins to leave the childbearing years and moves into a time period of full female maturity.  Many people believe menopause occurs in one month, the truth is there is a process involved in the transition or “the Change”.  Clinically, when no bleeding has occurred for one year a woman is considered to have gone through menopause.  The average age for menopausal onset is between 36 to 60 years.  Many women will experience several different symptoms of menopause long before their last cycle.  The symptoms may be mild, moderate or severe.  These physical symptoms can be addressed using naturopathic treatments successfully.  The most common symptoms of menopause are as follows: irregular menstrual cycles, hot flashes, sleep disturbances, mood swings, vaginal dryness and libido changes.

Menopause is an individual experience and the healing power of nature can ease the process of this transition. Teas, tinctures, bio-identical hormones and nutritional support can reduce the severity or frequency of hot flashes as well as aid in hormonal balance for irregular cycles and mood swings.  Consult with Dr. Mundeir, a board certified Naturopathic Doctor, for natural treatments of menopausal symptoms.

Menopause is a time of reflection into the past, a look back to where a woman has walked, the trials and joys that she has lived through, and movement towards the glorious time of full maturity.  Debilitating physical symptoms do not need to be a part of this natural process.  Celebrate this transition to the next phase of your life!