Menopause Relief

Going through hormonal changes is a very normal part of women's health and it does not mean you have to suffer. Find relief from menopause symptoms with over the counter menopause medicine from CVS!

Menopause is a milestone in a women’s life that marks the end of menstruation and her childbearing years. This is diagnosed after 12 months go by without getting your period. Typically, this occurs in women in their 40s or 50s. During and after menopause, a woman can no longer carry a child due to her ovaries’ inability to produce eggs.

There are three stages of menopause: perimenopause, menopause, and post menopause. The process of menopause occurs very slowly. Perimenopause is the first stage and is the point where your menstrual cycles become irregular. This happens years before menopause. During this stage, you may start feeling symptoms like hot flashes, but it is still possible for you to get pregnant since you are still ovulating.

Menopause marks the point when your period has ended. You’ll know your period is over for good once a year has gone by without getting it. At this point, your ovaries have stopped releasing eggs and producing as much estrogen.

Postmenopause is the last stage. This is the time after menopause occurs. During this stage, some menopause symptoms may subside but you will still have a lack of estrogen and may need to take menopause supplements to keep your hormone levels consistent to combat the resulting side effects.

Menopause is different for all women. But, some common menopause symptoms that occur in many women are hot flashes, moodiness, vaginal dryness, weight gain, frequent urination, and night sweats. Luckily, there is over the counter menopause medicine that can help you through this time in your life.

Because menopause encapsulates so many symptoms, the best thing for relief from all that this hormonal change brings can vary for every individual. A common symptom during perimenopause is weight gain, which can be helped with some medications such as low-dose contraceptives, antidepressants, and steroids, along with regular exercise, sufficient sleep, and avoidance of smoking or alcohol. The night sweats, hot flashes, vaginal dryness, and chills associated with menopause may be eased with the addition of dietary supplements or suppositories. Alternative methods for managing your menopause can include black cohosh, soy, flaxseed, vitamin E, and some lifestyle alterations. The decrease in estrogen and progesterone experienced during post-menopause can also be alleviated with some dietary supplements available at CVS to ease everything from mood swings to vaginal dryness.

With so many symptoms to address when living with menopause, there are equally as many methods to achieve relief during this transition period of life. Lifestyle changes, that include activities such as yoga and aerobic and breathing exercises, can aid you in your efforts at calming menopause symptoms, setting you on a new path sans your menstrual cycle. Hormone replacement therapies may be prescribed by your doctor, as well as natural supplements that contain black cohosh, ashwagandha, rhubarb, or magnolia bark to promote better sleep, reduce hot flashes and mood swings, and improve upon your natural lubrication.