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Products for menopause?

By Caria CommunityPublished 16 June 20201 min read

I recently started having peri-menopausal symptoms including hot flashes, night sweats, fatigue, you name it! I decided to start a regimen of supplements to see if they help, but I'm wondering what products people have tried and to what degree they've helped reduce symptoms? Please help ?

-Anita, Montreal

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  • Jane6 years ago

    Hi I was having the same symptoms and started taking Menopace plus, Vit E , Vit B12 and Angus Castus. To be honest I have stopped everything now as I was feeling worse. Don’t get me wrong I still experience a lot of the menopausal symptoms and I also have the occasional hot flash in the day and some at night and have looked at what I eat , try to drink decaf coffee and have taken up Couch to 5K as I was getting the typical menopausal belly. At the moment I can manage my symptoms myself as I want to avoid HRT if I can. You have to take what is right for you and sometimes that can be a juggling act. Different products might work for some and not others. Good luck in finding what suits you. ?

  • Sarah6 years ago

    I find Pregnenolone is fantastic. Solved my aching legs, restored memory ( suffered pinprick memory loss) and restored energy my levels. I order from Amazon x

    • Anonymous1 year ago

      I have purchased Pregnenolone but not sure how & when to take it?

    • Anonymous1 year ago

      What product do you purchase from Amazon?

  • Lia6 years ago

    I went to the natural products. Since I started taking Maca pills I never felt hot sweats and night sweats. Maybe it can work for you too

    • Anonymous1 year ago

      I agree — I take Femmenessence (specific maca strain for menopause) and it’s made all the difference. I also take a supplement my acupuncturist prescribed (Seven Forests Restore) that has helped a lot with dry eye. I’m planning to restart a magnesium supplement (ReMag) because I’ve been hearing more about how this can help with sleep & muscle issues. — Bren

  • Anonymous6 years ago

    I have been using menoforce sage pills to reduce the impact of my hot flashes . I use calcium and magnesium to improve my bones and fatigue and also glaucosamine sulphate for my joints .

    • Anonymous1 year ago

      Are you on HRT yet? If not, i highly suggest you to start. It helped me with osteoarthritis and the unbearable pain on my whole body. I do still take my calcium, magnesium, and collagen supplements.

  • Deneesh6 years ago

    I have discovered comfortcoolingproducts.nl It’s Dutch company that sells “cooling neck ties” which I would describe as handkerchief-type neck coolers with a substance (think thick slime beeds). You can wash them by hand & let them dry. When you are ready to use them, do a quick 5 min soak in cold water & they are ready to tie around your neck and last a REALLY long time. I purchased one because I am trying to managed my hot flashes rather than go back to HRT. they come in all colors patterns - just my 2¢.

  • Max6 years ago

    I wear a LadyCare magnet on my knickers & it works well. I’m also on different supplements (see below) which are keeping me very well. I cannot go down the HRT route so I researched this & it works well for me. I have a Chillow but don’t use it very often at all. I also wear layers & use large scarves/shawls so I can regulate my own temperature when I leave the house. D3 5000iu Virudan Herbal Female Complex Magnesium 500mg High Six B Complex B6 Sending Love to All X

    • Anonymous1 year ago

      What is a chillow?

  • Sharon Topham6 years ago

    I have similar symptoms I take only vitamins as I refuse to take HRT I work in a pharmacy and my boss thinks I’m bonkers lol ! It is personal choice x I take b complex, vit e, vit d3 , calcium and magnesium combined, turmeric, starflower, omega, zinc, Angus cactus. Although I wish I only had to take one tablet I have been advised to try evening primrose high GLA x you just gotta are what works for you as we are all different x but mindfulness app for meditation is brilliant as I have the coil I track all my symptoms on a app on my phone called cara x hope this helps xx

    • Molly2 years ago

      Thanks for sharing. Is the Angus Cactus in pill format? For simplicity I’ve tried a new brand Savy Wellness Daliy Hero, combines a lot of this stack on your list in one product. Looking to try Maca on top.

  • Salome6 years ago

    I had severe fatigue, hot flashes, night sweats, and weight gain. I began taking Ambren Menopause pills, I began to feel relief within the first week. I also take magnesium and B12. I walk/run every other day as well as cut down on sugar and junk food to help with weight gain. Find what works for you, once you find it, menopause will no longer rule your life. ?

    • Anonymous2 years ago

      What kind of magnesium are you taking ?

  • Anonymous6 years ago

    I have been using menopace original tables . an primrose oil tables, Which helps me a lot .

  • Char6 years ago

    I take Maca, Magnesium Citrate Complex (zinc, D3 etc) and Aswaghanda together with a B vitamin complex. Prior to taking these I was suffering with early waking, anxiety and irritability but I do feel more stable and energised. Hope this helps.

  • Dano6 years ago

    I started making a drink consisting of warm water, apple cider vinegar, turmeric, cayenne pepper, and agave nectar. I drink it before bed and have notice a drastic reduction in night sweats and I’m sleeping a lot better.

    • Anonymous6 years ago

      Thanks for sharing Dano, l will try this and see if it deceases the night sweats!! ?

  • Cathy6 years ago

    I have found cutting out caffeine has stopped my night sweats completely. I would really like to try more diet and nutrition based techniques if anyone can recommend a specific diet to follow please? X

  • Jojo6 years ago

    Hello everyone, I’ve been managing peri menopause for 5 years naturally, but am now considering body-identical HRT as the research suggests great results (I’m 46). Has anyone else tried this? (Not bio-identical as this is different to body-identical).

    • Anonymous2 years ago

      I am taking progesterone and it’s been about a month and I’ve definitely seen the changes. I feel like I have less days where I’m having low energy. I also feel less anxiety and panic which was one of my main symptoms. There are so many studies out there that show the benefits of HRT. Use one of the many telehealth services to have your hormones checked if your GYN isn’t trying to help you.

    • Anonymous1 year ago

      Why have you decided to change? I’m 47 and started going through this almost two years ago. I am already on HRT. But I feel that I could be much better. But I’m scared to stop because I surely don’t wanna get worse. But if I’m doing this to no avail, I’d prefer to go ahead and try natural ways.

  • Nichola6 years ago

    My mum said sage for night sweats. I tried these and a small glass of warm water just before bed. I keep water for when I wake up to rehydrate otherwise I end up with a headache all day. So far. So good

    • kate1 year ago

      Hi! How do you take the sage? Tablets? Do you have a plant at home? Quantities? I can’t use any products containing hormones because I’ve had two hormone-sensitive breast cancers. xoxo

  • Anonymous6 years ago

    My favourite are Black Cohosh, Maca Root, Calcium with vitamin D3 and K1 and a high quality multivitamin. I find they work better if you spread them out throughout the day.

  • Caroline6 years ago

    Has anyone used anything to reduce swelling to lower legs and ankles? I don’t want to take prescription meds as I prefer natural remedies. Thank you ?

  • Anonymous2 years ago

    This womanly, hot and cold it would be good if they had herbs to give you instead of medicine sometime or was it more healthy to you then regular pharmacy pills. I would like to know what do you need to take for menopause cause I have menopause really bad. I’ll wake up. My whole clothes is wet and then I’m hot and cold the next day so if you have an answer, please, send it to me

  • Anonymous1 year ago

    Natasha Iam 49y my menopausal symptoms were hot flashes, joint pains and mostly anxiety and fear so iam doing yoga breathing exercises YAM cream is just fantastic it helps a lot.

  • kate1 year ago

    I can’t take hormone ANYTHING because I’ve had 2 breast cancers. wanted to encourage everyone to please take care with how supplements may interact with any medication you’re taking. We often don’t think about this, but as supplements aren’t regulated as medication at least in any country I’ve visited, they can go under the radar and sometimes be counterproductive or even dangerous. Take it from me, I’m unfortunately a walking pharmacy, so I’m especially careful to OK supplements with my PCP so I’m sure there aren’t any interactions. This is especially important when you have to add a new medication, like an antibiotic, to your usual “mix.” If you have your supplements written down as though they were just additional pills for chronic conditions, then your doctor may say, while your on this temporary medication, stop taking X and Y, as they may diminish the effectiveness of the treatment. xox

  • Anonymous1 year ago

    I use magnesium before bed and lions mane during the day I’m finding I’m feeling much more calm and sleeping a little better

  • Anonymous1 year ago

    I take progesterone at night. It is too soon to tell if it is working.

  • Anonymous1 year ago

    Does anyone have any experience with Ashwagjanda ? (Spelling)

  • Traci1 year ago

    Hello, why do you ladies prefer not to take HRT? I’m learning because I’m on HRT and started about 3 weeks ago after having a hysterectomy. Thx

  • Anonymous1 year ago

    Jill I have been experiencing hair thinning around the edges and crown of my head My hair is shedding also What supplements or foods should I be taking to maintain healthy hair. I am 58 years old in post menepause

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