Hello members,
Can anyone give me some info on estrogen in regards to menopause. I don't want to take any, HRT.
I have not had a period for almost two year I think, I did not take date down of last period.
I had a smear and on the result it said Atrophy which I looked up on internet and if I read right To do with drying and thinning. I am lucky that I do not have any dryness, pain but wondering about the thinning, what does it actually mean or do?
Also, I do not have sweats, only hot humid ones lol as I am in Thailand.. I do not have any hot flushes intact other than this atrophy what was picked up on no problems.
What I am interested in is what people have used for natural estrogen as I don't want to loose any bone density..
Because lack of menopause symptoms I forget I am menopause it's only due to no periods that I remember I am.. I do not know if in the future I may get sweats, flushes etc, I hope I don't.
Thank you
Lotus
Hi there, Im only 17 and dont know alot about menopause however my step mum had breast cancer and a histerectomy and things and went through menopausem, as did my own mum and I know that to get rid of her flushes she drank green tea every night and this seriously reduced them?
Hi mirena,
Thanks for replying, I don't get any flushes... But if I do, I will try the tea, as you never know if the menopause symptoms may come later. I am more concerned about the estrogen, even though there is info on line it's nice to hear how others have managed not taking het..
Thanks again for replying
Lotus
Menposause and Bone Density
Hi Lotus,
After the menopuase you need to make sure that you get plenty of calcium so that your bones remain healthy and you are not at risk of osteoporosis. Sources of calcium include milk, cheese and yoghurt, sardines (if you eat the tiny bones). Calcium is also found in green leafy vegetables, such as broccoli and cabbage.
Here is a useful link to UK health services guidance on the menopause:
[url]Diet and the menopause - Live Well - NHS Choices[/url]
Lin
Hello members,
Can anyone give me some info on estrogen in regards to menopause. I don't want to take any, HRT.
I have not had a period for almost two year I think, I did not take date down of last period.
I had a smear and on the result it said Atrophy which I looked up on internet and if I read right To do with drying and thinning. I am lucky that I do not have any dryness, pain but wondering about the thinning, what does it actually mean or do?
Also, I do not have sweats, only hot humid ones lol as I am in Thailand.. I do not have any hot flushes intact other than this atrophy what was picked up on no problems.
What I am interested in is what people have used for natural estrogen as I don't want to loose any bone density..
Because lack of menopause symptoms I forget I am menopause it's only due to no periods that I remember I am.. I do not know if in the future I may get sweats, flushes etc, I hope I don't.
Thank you
Lotus
Hi Lotus,
After the menopuase you need to make sure that you get plenty of calcium so that your bones remain healthy and you are not at risk of osteoporosis. Sources of calcium include milk, cheese and yoghurt, sardines (if you eat the tiny bones). Calcium is also found in green leafy vegetables, such as broccoli and cabbage.
Here is a useful link to UK health services guidance on the menopause:
[url]Diet and the menopause - Live Well - NHS Choices[/url]Lin
I have a problem with the NHS advice that 'dairy is the best source of calcium'. If you look at worldwide studies it is well demonstrated that those countries that consume the most dairy products have the highest rates of osteoporosis. Make of that what you will - absorption of calcium from milk is much less after childhood. The best sources are green vegetables, nuts and seeds. Calcium carbonate (chalk), the most commonly available supplement is comparatively poorly absorbed too (only 4% - 22% max) - it needs ionisation by stomach acids and many who need the supplement after the menopause have low levels of stomach acid. So in this case a citrate or gluconate forms (and other soluble forms) are better absorbed (up to 45%).
It is also necessary to have optimal levels of vitamin D, magnesium and boron for the calcium to be carried into the bones and construct the bone matrix - some 24 nutrients are needed for this. Calcium alone doesn't do the job! There is some very useful information on [url]this website[/url] - it's well worth browsing through other sections too.
The Food Hospital
Hello members,
Can anyone give me some info on estrogen in regards to menopause. I don't want to take any, HRT.
I have not had a period for almost two year I think, I did not take date down of last period.
I had a smear and on the result it said Atrophy which I looked up on internet and if I read right To do with drying and thinning. I am lucky that I do not have any dryness, pain but wondering about the thinning, what does it actually mean or do?
Also, I do not have sweats, only hot humid ones lol as I am in Thailand.. I do not have any hot flushes intact other than this atrophy what was picked up on no problems.
What I am interested in is what people have used for natural estrogen as I don't want to loose any bone density..
Because lack of menopause symptoms I forget I am menopause it's only due to no periods that I remember I am.. I do not know if in the future I may get sweats, flushes etc, I hope I don't.
Thank you
Lotus
Hi,
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Patients attending ‘The Food Hospital’ will be advised by our team of medical professionals, including a GP, a specialist medical Consultant and a leading Dietitian. Using evidence-based, cutting-edge scientific research, the team will prescribe specific diets for the treatment of the patients’ conditions or symptoms.
The team will welcome patients with serious illnesses and everyday ailments alike. The treatment that the Food Hospital will offer is intended to be followed in conjunction with the patient’s existing medical regime, and the Food Hospital medical team will endeavour to work collaboratively with the patient’s current medical advisors.
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With many thanks,
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'The Food Hospital' - Researcher