Estrogen - a female sex hormones, which support not only sexual function, but also many other functions in a woman's body. With the onset of menopause, the amount of estrogen in a woman's blood drops sharply, which inevitably affects its overall condition. In such cases, improve the condition of plant estrogens or phytoestrogens.

As the effects of estrogen in the woman's body

Female sex hormones estrogen influence the formation and functioning of the female reproductive organs, as well as to other organs and systems. So, with a lack of estrogen in the body, which often occurs during menopause or menopause, the body, the following violations:

• fat metabolism - they manifest a change in the processes of assimilation and the disintegration of fats, the formation of a large number of "bad" cholesterol, which causes the disease the cardiovascular system;
• Metabolic bone - manifest leaching of calcium from the bones, due to which the bones become brittle, this state is called osteoporosis;
• metabolic processes in the skin - is its dryness and wrinkling;
• reduced the protective properties of the organism due to the smaller formation of blood cells responsible for immunity - it contributes to the development of infections, malignancies, exacerbation of chronic diseases.

At menopause there is a weakness, fatigue, irritability Irritability - you try to control my temper , Insomnia, drops in blood pressure, irregular heartbeat, sweating, nausea and sudden reddening of the face (flushing).

What are phytoestrogens

Phytoestrogens - are substances of plant origin, which have an impact similar to sex hormones estrogen despite the different chemical structure.

Phytoestrogens, open in the first half of the last century, especially interested in the last decade. The reason for such interest has been carried out a comparative study of the incidence of European women, and residents of countries in South Asia. It was found that the latter is much less likely to suffer from breast cancer, cardiovascular disease and easier to tolerate menopause. One reason for this phenomenon was eating large amounts of soy containing isoflavones, phytoestrogens. This prompted a detailed investigation of phytoestrogens and develop a number of food additives Food additives - basic classification   its contents.

Estrogens act by binding to specific protein structures on the surface of cells - receptors, phytoestrogens are also capable of binding to these receptors, but they are much weaker. In some cases, phytoestrogens, like real estrogens affect the metabolic processes in the body. Thus, it is found that they are able to inhibit the operation of some of the enzymes contained in the skin, which leads to a reduction in its active form of the male sex hormone testosterone. This property is used in the treatment of acne and oily seborrhea. Qualitative cosmetic preparations with phytoestrogens include, for example, drugs cosmetics line "Renofaz."

Fitoestrogney contained in soy, red clover, alfalfa, flax seeds, licorice root, red grapes and wine, hops. Effects of phytoestrogens on organism is currently not fully understood, and no one can say what will be the consequence of their long-term use. But at the height of fashion, some companies are already producing phytoestrogens contribute, such as breast augmentation. These drugs, of course, do not apply to drugs, why have not passed the required verification. But they are expensive, advertised widely and have a great title. That's just whether or not to use them?

Some pharmaceutical companies produce and high quality dietary supplements, while not promising mountains of gold and breast augmentation. An example of this can be BUD Doppelgerts asset Menopause, which produces the German firm Kvaysser Pharma GmbH & Co. KG.

Doppelgerts asset Menopause

Doppelgerts asset Menopause - a dietary supplement, which contains phytoestrogens (soy isoflavones without genetically modified ingredients), the chemical structure similar to the one of the estrogen - estradiol Estradiol, the most important hormone . The use of this BUD provides better tolerability states occurring during menopause - the natural hormone restructuring of the female body.

The structure of the asset Doppelgerts Menopause also includes a number of components needed by the body during menopause and menopause:

• Calcium - it is present in all body tissues, but especially a lot of it in the bone; during menopause and menopause calcium leached from the bones;
• Vitamin D3 - fat-soluble vitamin involved in the regulation of the mineral metabolism in the body, especially the metabolism of calcium and phosphorus;
• B vitamins (B1, B2, B6, B12, folic acid) - play an important role in carbohydrate metabolism, as well as carbohydrates - this is the main supplier of energy, in violation of carbohydrate metabolism is disturbed and all other biochemical processes that contributes to the rapid aging of the organism; B vitamins are also involved in the metabolism of proteins and fats, and normalize the skin and mucous membranes, the bowels; participate in the formation of hemoglobin and red blood cells, the functioning of nerve cells, stimulate hematopoietic function of the bone marrow.

Contraindications BUD Doppelgerts asset Menopause is the idiosyncrasy of the product components, pregnancy and lactation Breast-feeding: feed - and no nails!   child. Prior to its use, manufacturers recommend to consult a doctor.

Remember to any actively advertised in the media medicines should be treated with caution before applying them and it is always better to consult a doctor.

Galina Romanenko

The term climacteric syndrome describes a set of symptoms that accompany menopause, or menopause. Less than half of women menopause occurs completely asymptomatic; the majority in one way or another experiencing the climacteric syndrome.

Today, the average age of menopause in the Western countries - 51 per year. Menopause can begin sooner and - due to genetic features of various diseases or as a result of surgical operations on the organs of the reproductive system.

The symptoms of menopausal syndrome

• Ischomenia

The menstrual cycle usually becomes irregular when approaching menopause. Menstruation may be absent for several months, and sometimes there are episodes of menorrhagia Menorrhagia (menorrhagia) - excessive blood loss   (very heavy bleeding). In general, the menstrual bleeding becomes less abundant due to a decrease in estrogen, which causes stunted growth of the endometrium. Then, menstrual cycles are getting longer, and bleeding is rare and spreadable. When the bleeding is not for one year, talk about the menopause. Any bleeding after that is a cause for immediate treatment to the doctor - need a thorough medical examination, which exclude some dangerous diseases, such as cancer of the endometrium.

• Hot flashes

Hot flashes (including redness and sweating) is a common symptom of climacteric syndrome; They found 80% of women in the period of reduced production of hormones. Hot flashes may begin even before the cessation of menstruation. It is assumed that trigger hot flashes is to increase the production of hypothalamic gonadotropin-releasing hormone. The strongest are hot flushes in women who have menopause due to surgery. This symptom is most pronounced at the end of the day, in hot weather, after drinking hot foods or drinks, or during periods of physical and / or psychological stress. Hot flashes at night often cause sleep problems Dreams: how to understand our dreams   and constant fatigue.

• Vaginal atrophy

Reduced levels of estrogen leads to thinning of the vaginal mucosa and reduce the production of vaginal lubrication occur; sometimes it becomes a cause of dyspareunia (pain during sexual intercourse). Nevertheless, maintaining sexual activity can help prevent further vaginal atrophy.

• Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis can be due to various changes in the organism characteristic of climacteric syndrome.

Treatment of climacteric syndrome

• Vasomotor Symptoms

To alleviate vasomotor symptoms may be assigned to receive the following preparations: oral conjugated estrogens, 0, 3 and 0 mg, 625 mg; estradiol, 0, 5, or 1 mg or estrone sulfate, 0, 625 mg; estradiol transdermally - in the form of patches, which must be replaced once or twice a week.

When using any form of estrogen to prevent hyperplasia Hyperplasia - do not be afraid   or endometrial cancer should use a progestin (medroxyprogesterone acetate).

According to recent research, women should not take estrogen and progestin for more than three or four years. Long-term treatment with these hormones increase the risk of cardiovascular, cerebrovascular diseases, as well as breast cancer.

• Vaginal atrophy

The above-described hormone therapy helps to cope with this problem. An alternative to this therapy can special rings containing estradiol, which are inserted into the vagina for three months. Systemic absorption by using such a ring is minimal, so the reception of a progestin for protection against diseases of the endometrium is not necessary. Short-term use of vaginal estrogen ointment Estrogen - the key to bone health   atrophy can relieve symptoms, but since this changes the absorption, hormone replacement therapy or the use of vaginal rings is preferable.

Testosterone propionate 1-2%, 0, 5-1 g, in an ointment is used when there are contraindications to the use of estrogen.

In addition, during sexual intercourse for women is strongly recommended that you use a quality lubricant without coloring and aromatic additives.

• Osteoporosis

When menopause syndrome, women are advised to take at least 1 g of calcium per day and 400 IU vitamin D. The nutrients must act not only vitamin supplements and foodstuffs. In addition, it is strongly recommended that daily physical activity of moderate intensity.