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Menopausal Symptoms

The hormonal changes of menopause can produce a mid-variety of symptoms, ranging from hot flashes and vaginal dryness to anxiety, depression and insomnia. Many of these symptoms are undoubtly caused by the natural decrease in estrogen production that occurs at menopause; however, the human body is so complex that other hormonal factors undoubtly also play a role.

Menopause is not a disease. It is clearly a natural process, but one that many women prefer not to experience. No longer that women accept as merely part of life the decrease in libido, pain during intercourse, years of hot flashes, and other uncomfortable problems that may accompanymenopause, these raises an important point: how close to nature do we want to live? One of the most valued ideas of alternative medicine is the desire to trust nature, but sometimes we may want to draw a line. For example, in a state of nature, infant and maternal mortality is high. This process of survival of the fittest helps humanity as a species to be stronger but it is not something that a compassionate society can tolerate. Thus, no matter what our ideals, we frequently find ourswlves tampering with nature. The treatment of menopause is simply one example among many.

Estrogen-replacement therapy can alleviate many of the problems associated with menopause. However, it creats counter-balancing risks. The most frightening issue is the increased risk of breast cancer that appears to be associated with replacement estrogen. In addition, estrogen therapy can cause blood clots in the legs, ad it appears to raise the risk of heart disease rather than prevent it (as previously through). The decision weather to use estrogen-replacement therapy for menopausal symptoms innotive a carefull examination of the risks and benefits in consultation with a physician.