January 16th, 2012
Prevalent Methods of Treating Menopause in Women
Menopause is an anxiety affect caused in women because of the imbalance of hormones. Anxiety is the major indicator of menopause and it lasts during the whole period of menopause till the mid 50’s generally, but most of the women may face it during the rest of their life as well.

Menopause is definitely not an illness; rather it is a natural process. The symptom of anxiety is a major indicator of the imbalance between estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone hormone. There are different ways of treating this hormonal imbalance, which are discussed below.
Change Life Style:
It is the most risk free way of treating menopause, but it is the hardest compared to others. To be successful in this approach, one needs to have a strong mind, and good managing skills to manage the changes. Yoga and estrogen rich diet like soy, alfalfa, cherries, apples, and potatoes can help manage the hormonal imbalance.
Alternative Medicine:
The next method for treating hormonal imbalance and menopause is the use of alternative medicines. In alternative medicines, Acupuncture and herbal medicines are the most effective ones. In acupuncture, small needles inserted in the body can help in excluding stress out of body, whereas, the herbs, phytoestrogen and non-estrogenic herbs help in increasing the secretion of hormones and bring them to a balanced level.
Surgery and Drugs:
The most prevalent method of treating menopause is HRT. It is the strongest and quickest method of fighting and managing hormonal imbalance, but it has its side effects. This therapy may result in breast and ovarian cancer, heart diseases, strokes, and blood clotting. A person should undergo this surgery after proper consultation with the physician.