Menopause is a natural transition that typically occurs between the ages of 45-55 when a woman's menstrual cycles stop. As estrogen levels decline, many women experience symptoms like hot flashes, night sweats, vaginal dryness, mood changes, sleep disturbances, and joint pain. Supplements may help provide relief from some menopausal symptoms. However, research on their effectiveness shows mixed results. Phytoestrogens like soy isoflavones, red clover, and black cohosh have estrogenic activity and may help mitigate hot flashes and night sweats. Studies indicate black cohosh can decrease hot flashes and night sweats for up to 6 months. Soy isoflavones may provide modest relief. However, some studies show no significant reduction versus placebo. Progesterone creams and gels can help counteract declining progesterone levels. Some evidence suggests progesterone helps improve sleep and mood issues associated with menopause. However, research is limited on creams due to poor absorption. More data supports oral micronized progesterone prescriptions. Herbal remedies like St. John's wort, ginseng, and maca may alleviate menopausal symptoms. Small studies show St. John's wort and maca can reduce hot flashes and night sweats. Ginseng may improve mood and cognition. However, herbal supplements have less regulation and quality control compared to traditional hormone therapy. Hormone Harmony Clinic offers customized bioidentical hormone therapy to help women find relief during menopause. Our compassionate providers tailor combinations of estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, DHEA to your unique needs. Contact us today for a consultation! Some key considerations regarding menopausal supplements: