Menopause has been compared to child birth, neither are fun to endure. There are a number of symptoms that can be overwhelming. Most women report the treatments they've tried either took too long to take effect or never worked to begin with. The amount of unsolicited advice you have received thus far is probably beginning to irritate you. You have moments when you'd like to scream at the top of your lungs "just leave me alone". The instability of your emotions is a normal sign of menopause. Fortunately, for those around you there are many treatment options available.

There are so many options you don't have to stop with one, you can keep trying. Hopefully, the following information will bring to light an option you haven't tried yet.

Try loading up on phytoestrogens. Phytoestrogens come from a variety of naturally occurring foods. Lignans are one of the types of phytoestrogen available in the food we eat. Did you know flaxseed contains phytoestrogens of the type lignans?

Chickpeas, legumes and soy products contain a fair amount of isoflavnes. These foods have helped many women avoid having to take hormone therapy treatments. There are no solid studies on phytoestrogens. The results of most menopause treaments are inconclusive. Many women describe fewer symptoms with treatment. Hormone therapy has also been reported to diminish these symptoms.

Vitamin E intake should be increased during menopause.

A good amount of Vitamin E is beneficial to your health. Hot flashes can be decreased by increasing Vitamin E intake. Just as most other herbal remedies are said to be inconclusive as to their results, Vitamin E is no exception. Should you choose to increase Vitamin E intake it is recommended that you eat more foods high in the vitamin. Because Vitamin E contained in food is easier for your body to digest it is the recommended method.

Get regular exams from your doctor. Seeing your doctor once every twelve months is not enough if you are going through menopause. Get a checkup every few months. You need to do this so that you can keep your doctor informed about your symptoms, your treatments and your progress. If you are taking pharmaceuticals to treat your menopause symptoms, this will help your doctor keep track of that as well. Your doctor can also catch any conditions that might develop by giving you regular lipid level tests, pap smears and other screeners. Doing these tests could prove to be tremendously helpful if you start showing signs of disease. Before you begin treatment for menopause consult a medical professional to ensure that you really are going through "the change" and that you are in good enough health first. Making some smart life altering changes and exercising regularly can help you avoid medical intervention. Some may find that the use of synthetic hormone replacement therapy is necessary. Each female will react differently. This facts makes it necessary to meet with your doctor to discuss all of your options. Solo is not the way to go. There is hope, reach out for help and it will be granted.