Natural Ways to Treat Hormone Deficiency Symptoms During Menopause

By Najeeb Layyous

Natural Ways to Treat Hormone Deficiency Symptoms During Menopause

The decline in estrogen during menopause leads to a number of symptoms that negatively impact women's lives and their relationships with others.

What are the symptoms of estrogen depletion during menopause?

** Hot flashes

** Vaginal dryness

** Decreased libido

** Chronic anxiety and stress

**Difficulty sleeping and insomnia

**High blood lipids

**Osteoporosis

**Depression

Many women are looking for natural ways to reduce the risks associated with menopause without resorting to hormonal treatments. This is due to some women's fears about the risks associated with hormonal therapy for certain tumors (cervical cancer, breast cancer, endometrial cancer).

What natural remedies can be used to alleviate the symptoms of estrogen deficiency during menopause?

**Use some herbs and foods that mimic the way estrogen works in the body:

Soy products

Chickpeas

Lentils

Red clover

Legumes

These primarily help with hot flashes and vaginal dryness.

Black cohosh, which primarily helps with night sweats.

Maca root, which helps with mood swings and libido.

Evening primrose oil, which helps with hot flashes, breast pain, and mood swings.

**Regular exercise