A Breakthrough in Natural and Safe Menopause Management
A Breakthrough in Natural and Safe Menopause Management
By Dr Nyjon Eccles BSc MBBS MRCP PhD
Menopause indicates the end of reproductive capacity of women and arises from the cessation of ovary function. Menopause is a gradual process that occurs for most women between the ages of 47 and 55 years. It is confirmed by absence of menstrual periods for 12 consecutive months.
The period of hormonal change lasts about 6 years. Menopause may be accompanied by hot flashes, night sweats, sleep disturbances, fatigue, poor concentration and memory, weight gain, irritability, mood disturbances, dry skin and vaginal dryness leading to painful sexual intercourse. There may be a lowering of self esteem which leads to poor psychological health. In the region of 10% to 15% of women have severe symptoms. Menopause occurs at a challenging time for many women – when they may need to consider elder care, increasing job responsibility, chronic illness, teenage children, ‘empty nest’ syndrome. Menopause often attracts stereotypical, largely negative responses and is not well understood. Women are often reluctant to disclose this problem to colleagues. Menopause is not an illness and perhaps this is the reason why menopause symptoms are not taken so seriously by a Medical profession trained and focussed on treating diseases. Sufferers are often criticised, ridiculed and suffer harassment when the subject is broached.
The specific symptoms associated with menopause vary among cultures, race/ethnicity, social groups, and persons. Symptoms, such as hot flashes, are known to be associated with variable and lower estrogen levels as women go through the menopause although the decreased estrogen theory fails to explain why some regularly menstruating women experience hot flashes or why hot flashes are not experienced by all peri-menopausal or post-menopausal women. Menopause can be a challenging stage of life. Hot flashes are associated with a decreased quality of life and are a primary reason that midlife women seek medical care. According to a recent Gallup Poll, 80 percent of menopausal, post menopausal or surgically-induced menopausal women reported having some symptoms of menopause. Among the women who had symptoms, the most common were: hot flashes (72%), irregular periods (50%), emotional responses (49%), changes in sexual relationship (31%)
There is strong evidence from randomized controlled trials that estrogen therapy is highly effective in controlling vasomotor symptoms such as hot flashes and also urinary symptoms. The benefits of HRT to prevent osteoporosis appear to be confined to current or recent users, and it is unlikely that taking estrogen therapy in the first decade after the menopause protects against fractures later in life (median age of hip fracture is 80 years). The use of HRT to control menopause symptoms is not without risk. There are definite increased risks of venous thrombosis and endometrial cancer and probable increased risks of breast cancer and ovarian cancer. Contrary to earlier belief, it is uncertain whether HRT has any protective effects against cardiovascular disease or cognitive decline.
It is understandable given the reported side effects and less-proven benefits than previously reported, that there has been more reluctance recently on the part of women to take HRT and more caution on the part of doctors to issue it as freely.
A previous double blind placebo-controlled study reported that the static magnetic device called LadyCare, that is attached to the under garment over the pelvic region, significantly reduced dysmenorrhoea (period pain) in women (Eccles, 2005). Anecdotal reports from women wearing the LadyCare device also suggested that their menopause symptoms were significantly improved without any side effects. A large survey of 508 women, to more formally assess this reported effect in a wider population of women who had menopause symptoms demonstrated a statistically significant reduction in most of 23 menopause symptoms that were assessed. No side effects whatsoever were reported. A summary of these findings is shown in the figures below.
“Results were significant – up to 67% less”
Bloating
Mood swings
Marked fatigue
Trouble sleeping
Muscle soreness
Loss of libido
Lapses in memory
Hot flashes
Indigestion
“ Faced with the potential dangers associated with taking HRT and particularly when there is little in the way of alternative options for treatment of menopause symptoms available from the doctor, I believe, on the basis of the results observed so far with LadyCare, that this may represent a breakthrough in menopause management. It is certainly makes sense to try a simple inexpensive device like this as a natural and non-invasive form of symptom relief. Not least important….it appears to be completely safe and free from untoward effects”
For more information please see: http://www.ladycareusa.com
Dr Nyjon Eccles BSc MBBS MRCP PhD
http://www.ladycareusa.com
1-800-771-1392
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