Alternative Treatments to Perimenopause: Herbal Remedies or Treatment
Although there are some instances when your healthcare provider would suggest that you use herbs to alleviate certain discomforts, it’s still seldom recommended by mainstream doctors. Alternative treatments, also known as CAM (complementary and alternative medicine.) are usually suggested by tons of women who’ve been there before – women who will swear to the effectiveness of certain products that they would actually bet their lives on it.
There is no one herb or treatment for all of the warning signs of perimenopause. At the same time, some herbs are actually useful in relieving two or more symptoms. It will be much easier to discuss and classify these herbs by symptom (also much easier for you to see which ones can best relieve your discomforts):
Irregular Menstrual Periods.
Before taking any of these, please make sure to consult your doctor to rule out any underlying illnesses related to the reproductive system.
- Black cohosh (Also known as American Baneberry, Bugwort, Black snakeroot, Rattleweed and Squawroot).
Black cohosh is also known as “the woman’s herb” because most of its medicinal properties lean towards a woman’s well-being. It has been found to have the isoflavone formononetin, which mimics hormone activity. This can lighten the menstrual flow as it has relaxant properties that affect uterine movements so that heavy menstrual bleeding is decreased. This can also relieve pain due to an irregular period.
Not a phytoestrogen, short-term use of black cohosh (6 months at the most) has been recommended for the alleviation of painful periods, and was so effective that it even got the support of the North American Menopause Society. Long-term use, however, is a different matter, as there is not much research done on this herb. An upset stomach can be a possible side effect, so careful measures must always be taken. Large doses can possibly cause poisoning, so it is best to ask a doctor about this first.
Did you know? Black cohosh – together with blue cohosh – can be given in the last week of pregnancy to induce labor? This mix stimulates uterine contractions essential for normal delivery.
- Flax seed or Linseed oil.
Commonly taken for the prevention and treatment of heart disease, flax seed is considered to be a “super” plant due to its healing properties. Since it is rich in essential fatty acids (a nutrient the body can’t make on its own) – including the omega-3 fatty acid (usually found in fish) and omega-6 fatty acid (found in vegetable oil) – it treats and prevents a lot of illnesses and cancers – perimenopausal and menopausal symptoms included.
Your flax seed oil should be non-filtered and unrefined to best enjoy its benefits. This helps regulate the female hormone imbalance, specifically in blocking prostaglandins (hormone-like substances that causes excessive bleeding when released during a woman’s monthly period).
While this plant may seem too good to be true, as with most herbs that claim to help in relieving the discomforts perimenopause symptoms, there are not much studies done on this as of this time. Careful measures must be taken to ensure your safety.
Flaxseed must not be taken with other herbs such as gingko, garlic, red clover, ginseng, and devil’s claw, so as to eliminate and avoid any adverse reaction. Also, refrain from taking this with anti-platelet or anticoagulant drugs to avoid uncontrollable bleeding.
Warning number 1: There is a specific type of linseed oil found in hardware stores. Please be aware that these should not be ingested as there are poisonous chemicals added to the substance already.
Warning number 2: If you have endometriosis (this refers to a tissue similar to the lining of the uterus found anywhere in the pelvic area, giving a woman pelvic pain and the inability to have children), fibroids, or cancer (breast, uterus, or ovaries), you should avoid taking flaxseed without consulting your doctor first. It is said that it may have adverse effects if taken with other medicine.
Recommended dosage is at least 1 to 2 tablespoons a day.
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