Menopause typically occurs in women between the ages of 40 and 50, and is defined as not having a menstrual period anymore. Menopause is the middle transition between perimenopause and postmenopause.
Symptoms of menopause include irregular bleeding, hot flashes, vaginal dryness, mood swings, weight gain, slowed metabolism, and thinning hair. However, it's important to know that every woman experiences different symptoms.
One of the most common symptoms women complain about is vaginal dryness.
The first thing you should consider doing if you're near menopause and are experiencing vaginal dryness is getting your hormone levels tested. However, if you're someone who doesn't want to start taking hormones, there might be some natural remedies you can use to ease your symptoms, such as seabuckthorn. Seabuckthorn is an herb native to China and European countries. This berry is packed with vitamins, fatty acids, amino acids, and minerals and is used to help ease and treat many health issues.
How else can you prepare for menopause and the symptoms associated with it?
Listen in as Cheryl Myers, RN, discusses when to check hormones, and natural ways to ease your vaginal dryness and other symptoms.
Tuesday, 03 March 2015 10:22
Seabuckthorn: A Natural Way to Ease Vaginal Dryness
Seabuckthorn is an herb that can help ease many symptoms of menopause, including vaginal dryness.
Additional Info
- Segment Number: 3
- Audio File: healthy_talk/1510ht2c.mp3
- Featured Speaker: Cheryl Myers, RN
- Guest Website: Europharma
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Guest Bio:
Cheryl Myers, RN, is an integrative health nurse, author, and expert on natural medicine.
She is a nationally-recognized speaker who has been interviewed by the New York Times, Wall Street Journal and Prevention Magazine. Her many articles have been published in such diverse journals as Aesthetic Surgery Journal and Nutrition in Complementary Care, and her research on botanicals has been presented at the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology and the North American Menopause Society.
Ms. Myers is the head of Scientific Affairs and Education for EuroPharma. - Length (mins): 10
- Waiver Received: Yes
- Host: Mike Smith, MD
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