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Treatments for Perimenopause

by Tracee Cornforth

Traditional Perimenopause Treatments

  • estrogen or combined estrogen/progestin therapy
  • oral contraceptives
  • anti anxiety drugs
  • antidepressants

Alternative Perimenopause Treatments

  • diet
  • exercise
  • Vitamin E 400 IU to 800 IU to help with night sweats and hot flashes
  • herbal remedies such as black cohosh, red clover, evening primrose
  • compounded prescribed hormones - estrogen, progesterone, testosterone
  • over-the-counter natural progesterone
  • 1500 mg calcium daily
  • vitamin B6, B Complex
  • magnesium

What are the symptoms of Perimenopause? Visit our Women's Health Symptoms Guide Index for more information about perimenopause and other women's health conditions.

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Remember it is always your choice to seek a second opinion if you are uncomfortable or have any unanswered questions about the treatment recommended by your health care provider.

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