She Was In Terrible Menopause & Her Doc Didn’t Believe Her. She Went Holistic & It Worked

Menopause is a natural biological process that marks the end of a woman’s menstrual cycles and fertility. It’s diagnosed after a woman has gone 12 months without a menstrual period. Menopause can be accompanied by various physical and emotional symptoms. Many women report mood swings, irritability, or feelings of sadness. Some experience episodes of depression. Some women may feel more anxious or have panic attacks during menopause. Memory lapses and difficulty concentrating can sometimes occur. Many women experience a decrease in their sexual desire during menopause. This might be due to night sweats or an increased frequency of waking up during the night. Some women may mourn the loss of their fertility or feel a sense of loss related to the aging process. Symptoms: Hot Flashes: A sudden feeling of warmth, often accompanied by sweating. It’s one of the most common symptoms of menopause. Night Sweats: Similar to hot flashes, but they occur during sleep. Vaginal Changes: Due to decreased estrogen levels, women might experience dryness, discomfort, itching, or pain during intercourse. The vaginal lining becomes thinner and less elastic. Urinary Changes: Some women experience urinary incontinence or frequent urinary tract infections. Skin and Hair Changes: The skin might become drier, and some women might experience thinning of the hair or increased hair growth in unwanted areas. Bone Loss: A decrease in estrogen levels can lead to a reduction in bone density, increasing the risk of osteoporosis and fractures. Irregular Periods: Weight Gain: Changes in hormone levels can influence the distribution and accumulation of body fat, often leading to weight gain around the abdominal area. Palpitations: Some women report heart palpitations. Joint and Muscle Pain: Aches and pains in the joints and muscles might be more prevalent. Breast Pain or Tenderness: Some women might experience this symptom as they approach menopause. Headaches: Some women report an increase in headaches or migraines. In the 1990s when this video was recorded the primary medical intervention for the symptoms of menopause was hormone replacement therapy (HRT). HRT involves the administration of female hormones, especially estrogen, and sometimes progesterone or progestins (synthetic versions of progesterone) to address the declining levels of these hormones during menopause. Estrogen Therapy involves taking estrogen alone and was mainly prescribed for women who had undergone a hysterectomy. Estrogen alleviates many of the symptoms of menopause, including hot flashes and vaginal dryness. It also provides protection against osteoporosis. Estrogen-Progestin Therapy (EPT): For women with an intact uterus, taking estrogen alone increases the risk of endometrial cancer. To counteract this risk, progestin is added. The combination of estrogen and progestin can relieve menopausal symptoms and protect against osteoporosis. The use of HRT was widespread in the 1990s. However, its popularity waned in the early 2000s after the publication of the Women’s Health Initiative (WHI) study, which raised concerns about the risks associated with HRT, including an increased risk of breast cancer, heart disease, stroke, and blood clots. This woman praises Homeopathy, a system of alternative medicine based on the principle that “like cures like.“ In other words, substances that can produce symptoms in a healthy individual can, when given in highly diluted forms, treat similar symptoms in a sick individual. Homeopathic remedies are typically derived from natural substances. Holistic View: Menopause is now more often seen as a natural life transition rather than a medical condition or deficiency disease. This shift encourages a more comprehensive understanding of menopause, considering physical, emotional, psychological, and social aspects. Empowerment and Advocacy: With the rise of women’s health advocacy & feminist movements, there’s been a push to understand menopause. With the rise of women’s health advocacy & feminist movements, there’s been a push to understand menopause better and to advocate for more rvocate for more research and better treatment options. Alternative Therapies: The interest in natural & alternative therapies for managing menopausal symptoms has grown. Herbal remedies, acupuncture, yoga, & mindfulness practices have become popular. Diverse Experiences: There’s a growing recognition that menopause is experienced differently across cultures, ethnicities, and individual circumstances. Workplace Recognition: There are initiatives to provide better support for women experiencing menopausal symptoms, such as flexible working hours, awareness training, and appropriate workplace accommodations. If you found this video or my description of value, I ask you to support my efforts to present more videos like this by clicking the Thanks button below the video screen or by becoming a patron at