| For decades, hormone replacement therapy | | | | cause serious harm to the liver. Also, that some |
| (HRT) was known as a main treatment for | | | | manufacturer had claimed that they use in |
| menopausal symptoms. After the year of 2000, | | | | "verified" term or "certified" dosage do not |
| however, numerous empirical findings in women's | | | | guarantee product quality and safety. |
| health issues raised serious questions about | | | | - Ginkgo- Ginkgo has been known to help avid the |
| long-term safety of HRT. This is an important | | | | onset of memory loss and cognitive function. Like |
| reason to push many women seek for 'safer' | | | | Dong quai, Ginkgo can interfere with blood clotting, |
| alternative therapies - botanical or natural | | | | so it should not be taken with anti-coagulant drugs |
| supplement treatments are welcomed since then. | | | | such as Warfarin and Aspirin. |
| Although botanical supplements are focused as a | | | | - Sage- Known as a helpful herb in relieving hot |
| safe method of remedy for menopausal | | | | flushes and night sweats, it must be aware of |
| symptoms supported by many evidences on | | | | interaction with some drugs such as Tamoxifen. |
| market, there are some essential points to keep | | | | - Red clover- clinical studies report little side |
| in mind before choosing these therapies: | | | | effects with no related serious health problems |
| 1. Tell your doctor about any alternative practices. | | | | itself; however, there are some notes of caution |
| Your doctor should know the full picture of what | | | | about phytoestrogens in the herb. From some |
| you do to avoid any miss therapies or over | | | | findings, phytoestrogens may have unsafe |
| doses with normal prescription drugs. Remember | | | | effects on hormone-sensitive tissue such as in the |
| herbs can also give positive interactions with drugs | | | | breast and uterus tissues. |
| or, thus, negative side effects. | | | | 3. Choose reliable products.Many of herbal |
| 2. Natural doesn't mean SAFE. Keep in mind that | | | | products often marketed as food supplements |
| even though dietary supplements are from natural | | | | but usually not subject to any safety regulations |
| sources, "natural" doesn't mean completely safe. | | | | on label as conventional drugs did. Choosing trust |
| Like all medicines, botanical treatments can cause | | | | manufacturers may help reduce any chance of |
| harmful side effects. | | | | taking bad choices from under standard |
| There are numerous supplement products for | | | | products. |
| menopausal remedy available on drugstore's | | | | Moreover, be caution that an herbal supplement |
| counter. Such products are often marketed as | | | | product may contain dozens of unknown |
| food supplements and 100% derived from natural | | | | ingredients mixtures. For example, a bottle of |
| sources that make you feel safe to try them.The | | | | black cohosh supplement consists of 30% of the |
| list below shows negative side effects from | | | | herb and other 70% of unknown compounds. |
| 'popular' supplements on market: | | | | Also consider the possibility that what are on the |
| - Black cohosh- This herb is a 'highlight' herb | | | | label may not be your preferable ingredients you |
| among botanical supplements for menopausal | | | | look for. Dietary supplements sometimes differ |
| treatment. Many studies have claimed about its | | | | between label and actual ingredients. |
| effectiveness to relieve hot flashes and night | | | | This is just a small caution you should know |
| sweats, however, many reliable evidences reports | | | | before choosing any natural supplements. |
| to its major effect on the liver.These cases are | | | | Alternative treatment is still interesting for |
| very unusual; the use of this herb should be | | | | menopausal symptoms. However, it should be |
| avoided if the patient has a liver disorder or in risk | | | | aware that not only herbal supplement remedies |
| of liver trouble, such as dark urine or hepatitis. | | | | but also total lifestyle changes. Your healthy |
| - Dong quai - Dong quai can interact with the | | | | behavior is the key answer. Quit smoking, healthy |
| blood-thinning medicine, for example Warfarin | | | | diet, regular exercising and stress managing have |
| (Coumadin). This can lead to bleeding complications | | | | been proved to prevent for relief of |
| later. | | | | menopause-related symptoms with totally no side |
| - Kava- The FDA has warning to the patient who | | | | effects. |
| has liver disease that the herbs can potentially | | | | |