Things You'll Need:
- Black Cohosh
- Daily vitamin with calcium
- Lotion
- St. John's Wort
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Step 1
Talk to your doctor. When going through menopause, a woman needs to talk with a gynecologist about the overall effects on the body and mental status. A gynecologist will be able to guide a woman in the right direction for their personalized treatment.
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Step 2
Treat the body. After menopause, the female body will need to begin a base of good vitamins and minerals more than ever. There are many multivitamins for women over the age of 50 that are geared toward post menopause supplement needs.
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Step 3
Treat the hot flashes. Hot flashes are one the number one complaint with women who are post menopausal. Treating hot flashes naturally can be achieved with the use of Black Cohosh. This supplement, though not regulated by the FDA, has been known to effectively lessen the effects of night sweats and hot flashes.
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Step 4
Treat the depression. Women are often surprised to find themselves feeling a bit blue after menopause. This is a normal reaction. A natural supplement for depression and feelings of being down is St. John's Wort. If you choose to take St. John's Wort make sure to tell your primary care physician and all other doctors you see for care. St. John's Wort has been known to affect certain prescription medications, as well as the absorption of general anesthesia.
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Step 5
Treat the skin. Dry skin that worsens after menopause can be treated with a cream. Using cream as opposed to a lotion, which is thinner, will help to keep the moisture in the skin longer and thus treat the dry skin more effectively.
