Menopause is the medical term for the end of a woman's menstrual periods. It is a natural part of aging, and occurs when the ovaries stop making hormones called estrogens. This causes estrogen levels to drop, and leads to the end of monthly menstrual periods. This usually happens between the ages of 45 and 60, but it can happen earlier.

Unicity's Meno Essentials is a dietary supplement that nourishes the reproductive system, supports bone density and helps maintain healthy cholesterol levels.

Meno Essentials contains:
Calcium to help support bone density.
Novasoy, a beneficial brand of soy isoflavones, to help maintain healthy cholesterol levels.
Black Cohosh helps alleviate mood swings and hot flashes.
Chastetree helps relieve pain in the limbs and the extremities.
Licorice Root Extract has valuable soothing properties.
Passionflower acts as a sedative and helps with blood flow.
Ipriflavone enhances bone formation.

RESEARCH BRIEF

The word menopause simply means a pause in menstruation; however, it is not a precise moment in our reproductive lives, but rather a process. There are four stages in this process and each has its own physical manifestations.

Premenopause: The term premenopause ideally refers to a woman on the cusp of menopause. Her periods might have just started getting irregular, but she does not have the classic symptoms of hot flashes or vaginal dryness as yet. A woman in premenopause is usually in her mid-to-late forties.

Perimenopause: As a woman progresses on the path of menopause, her cycles may become wildly erratic and she may begin to experience hot flashes and vaginal dryness. This phase can last an average of four years; two years prior to her last period, and two years following the last period. The average age for this phase if fifty-one. The term perimenopause refers to women who are experiencing the height of menopause symptoms.

Menopause: The term menopause actually refers to the final menstrual period. This cannot be determined until a year has passed without a period. After more than one year of no menstrual periods, any vaginal bleeding is now considered abnormal.

Postmenopause: This term now refers to women who have been free of menstrual periods for at least one year. Postmenopause is now the term used to describe the cycles for this time of life.

Q. Will this product make me drowsy?
A. Meno Essentials will not cause sleepiness or drowsiness.

Q. If I am already on hormone replacement therapy, can I take this supplement?
A. Meno Essentials is safe, however, talk to your doctor before use if you are on any medication.

REFERENCES

Homeopathic Pharmacopoeia of the United States (HPUS). Pharmacopoeia Convention of the American Institute of Homeopathy Kass-Annese B. Alternative therapies for menopause. Clin Obstet Gynecol. 2000 Mar;43(1):162-83. Gardner C. Ease through menopause with homeopathic and herbal medicine. Perianesh Nurs. 1999 Jun;14(3):139-43.

Seidl MM, Stewart DE. Alternative treatments for menopausal symptoms. Systematic review of scientific and lay literature. Can Fam Physician. 1998 Jun;44:1299-308.

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