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Treatments for Menopause

By Tracee Cornforth, About.com

Created: December 13, 2003

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Traditional Menopause Treatments

  • estrogen replacement therapy

  • progestins

  • 1500 mg calcium daily

  • anti anxiety drugs

  • antidepressants

Alternative Menopause Treatments

  • herbal remedies such as black cohosh, red clover, evening primrose

  • compounded prescribed hormones - estrogen, progesterone, testosterone

  • over-the-counter natural progesterone

  • diet

  • exercise

  • vitamins including Vitamin E 400 to 800 IU daily, B6, B Complex

  • magnesium

What are the symptoms of Menopause?

Visit our Women's Health Symptoms Guide Index for more information about menopause and other women's health conditions.

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