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Step 1
Determine whether you are entering or going through menopause. Think about your symptoms, such as hot flashes, night sweats, migraine headaches or moodiness. You might be entering or going through menopause.
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Step 2
Think about the benefits associated with Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT). Women who undergo HRT often find that their menopause symptoms decline or disappear altogether.
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Step 3
Think about the costs associated with Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT). In 2002 it came to light that women who undergo HRT have an increased risk of breast cancer, cardiovascular disease and dementia. Since then, aging women have been seeking alternative ways of alleviating or eliminating the symptoms of menopause. If you are concerned about the health risks of HRT, consider alternative treatments.
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Step 4
Consider Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT). BHRT is a plant-based alternative to the horse-derived hormones used in conventional HRT. Although the scientific proof of BHRT is not as robust as that of HRT, many women have found success with the bioidentical alternative. The health risks of BHRT may be less than those of regular HRT.
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Step 5
Consider Complimentary and Alternative Medicine (CAM). This implies a whole-health program of nutrition, exercise, homeopathy, meditation, life management coaching and naturopathic modalities. While the scientific evidence for the effectiveness of CAM in reducing or eliminating the symptoms of menopause is scant, it can be a great way to address the issue from the standpoint of whole health.
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Step 6
Reassess all your options and take action.
