Menopause supplements- HELP
Jul 12 '01 (Updated Aug 24 '02)
The Bottom Line my experience has been that these "soy" products do not work.
Hot Flashes! Night Sweats! I've had enough of them. I've tried all the prescriptions for these problems. All they did was cause more problems. For example ; having a period twice a month instead of once - not a fun thing to do, nor is it healthy. Periods heavier than normal, also not a fun thing.
So off to the store I went. I was looking for the magic pill I could take. The health food store offered some ideas, none of which worked for me either. I then tried the corner drugstore for some OTC help.
I was surprised to find quite a few products - all of which claim to help alleviate the hot flashes and night sweats sometimes within "a few short weeks". I compared ingredients and decided on HEALTHY WOMAN (by the makers of Monistat). It looked to me that it contained the largest dose of Soy ("each tablet contains the same amount of isoflavones as 1/2 pound of tofu")- which is supposed to be very beneficial for these problems. I stayed on HEALTHY WOMAN for 2 months,,,, symptoms got worse... oh no.. now what?
Then I found NEW PHASE. It contains soy concentrate,Kudzu root,red clover extract,and two other herbs. It actually says it has 80mgs. of isoflavones as compared to HEALTHY WOMAN'S 55mgs. I figured it has to be better then. I have now been on NEW PHASE for 2 months,,, and my symptoms are even getting worse.
I am sorry to say that neither of these products have helped me. And they aren't cheap. HEALTHY WOMAN cost me around $16-17 for a months supply.
I may try another (so look for that epinion Ü if I do), but at this point I just want to be rid of these bothersome, irritating problems (it's gotten to where I can't sleep at night due the night sweats). I do hope I'm strong enough not to give into hormonal treatment or birth control pills again.
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