Alternative Menopause Treatments

Treatments:

• Menopause Pituitary Compensation Treatment
• Menopause Liver Compensation Treatment
• Menopause Liver Estriol Compensation Treatment
• Menopause Liver Estrone Compensation Treatment
• Menopause Adrenal Cortex Compensation Treatment
• Menopause Adrenal Cortex Compensation Increased Testosterone Treatment
• Menopause Adrenal Cortex Increased Estrogen Treatment
• Menopause Adrenal Cortex Increased Pregnenelone Compensation Treatment
• Menopause Sympathetic Nervous System Compensation
• Thyroid Inefficiency Treatment
• Thyroid Deficiency (Hypothyroid) Treatment
• The Elusive Hot Flashes
• Final Notes

Menopause Pituitary Compensation Treatment

Since the pituitary gland is overactive to compensate for the lack of estrogen and progesterone, the rationale of treatment is to correct the deficient ovaries so the pituitary can return to normal. To do this involves the following treatments. The first list applies to products that are available to a naturally-oriented physician and need to be prescribed. When I treat my patients I will muscle test them to see which ones that they need, the most common treatments involve the following supplements.

1. EstroPlex (pchoiceline.com): supports the ovaries in producing hormones.   
2. MenoPlex (pchoiceline.com): stabilizes the pituitary and supports the ovaries to produce better hormones.
3. Ovex or Ovex-P (standardprocess.com): both of these products improve the production of progesterone.
4. Ovatrophin PMG (standardprocess.com): assists in the production of estrogens.

Natural Hormone supplementation (phytoestrogens): These are used when the ovarian deficiency is greater than the nutritional support can correct.

1. PhytoEst Creme (professionalformulas.com)
2. Progesterone K-20 (apexenergetics.com)
3. Phytoestrogen creams from the health store

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Additional treatments which can be found in a local health food stores and online.

1. Chaste Tree (vitex agnus-castus): Improves the quality of pituitary function by stimulating LH and reducing FSH production. For this reason progesterone levels in the body can be increased with the use of Chaste Tree.
2. Kava Kava: Has a calming effect on the pituitary and the mood.
3. Black Cohosh (cimicufuga racemosa): Probably the best known herb for menopausal disorders and specifically hot flushes. Its primary influence is on the ovaries and uterus. There is also literature that claims Black Cohosh improves LH production with subsequent progesterone increases.
4. Dioscorea (Mexican Wild Yam, Colic Root): This is another very popular herb which contains a phytoestrogen called diosgenin. It has a relaxing effect on the uterus and can be used as a substitute and raw material for ovarian hormone production.
5. Hops (Bryonia): Yes, it is true. Hops (beer) is good for women, much more so than for men, because of its estrogenic and relaxing properties. As I mentioned earlier that one of the main symptoms for low estrogens is the feeling of emotional isolation and non-availability. I have a patient who works in a local pub. One day he told me of an observation he made while at work. He noticed that at the beginning of the evening the men and women would be primarily sitting in their separate groups. As the evening progressed the women begin to relax and seem more receptive at which time the men seem to be triggered to begin moving in their direction. He mentioned this phenomenon is much more noticeable when the women are drinking beer instead of wine. Some might think it is the alcohol effects but I am partial to the effect of hops on estrogen levels. The beers with the most hops are the dark beers and the bitter beers.
6. Squaw Vine (Mitchella Repens): Some claim this herb works in menopausal conditions. I haven't noticed this. I have found that it does help as a uterine tonic stimulating uterine muscles to contract thereby treating heavy periods and promoting smooth deliveries.
7. Wild Sage: I have never prescribed this herbal treatment but I treated a sweet lady from Texas who stated when she began having hot flushes, she had her husband go out into the woods and collect wild sage which instantly cured her hot flushes. Some literature states that sage has an estrogenic effect which would account for the results.
8. Dong Quai: This Chinese herb is believed to contain ingredients similar to estrogen. Research has not verified this, however. It does help some women with their menopausal symptoms, but the results are inconsistent.
9. Shatavari: The name itself means "she who possesses 100 husbands." That pretty much says it all, doesn't it? Shatavari is a traditional Ayurvedic herb used to promote healthy hormone production. It is also claimed to be a libido enhancer.
10. Soy Isoflavone: phytoestrogen effect. Years ago a patient called me from Hawaii stating she had developed a horrendous bladder infection. Since most bladder infections are caused by poor estrogen availability to the lining of the bladder, I instructed her to get some soy isoflavones at the local health store. She called back to inform me her bladder infection was gone by the next day.

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Menopause Liver Compensation Treatment

As is the case with all hormonal compensation treatments it is important to first correct the deficient ovaries. The first list applies to products that are available to a naturally-oriented physician.

1. EstroPlex (pchoiceline.com): supports the ovaries in producing hormones.
2. MenoPlex (pchoiceline.com): stabilizes the pituitary and supports the ovaries to produce better hormones.
3. Ovex and Ovex-P (standardprocess.com): both of these products improve the production of progesterone.
4. Ovatrophin PMG (standardprocess.com): assists in the production of estrogens.

Natural Hormone supplementation (phytoestrogens). These are used when the ovarian deficiency is greater than the nutritional support can correct.

1. PhytoEst Cream (professionalformulas.com)
2. Progesterone K-20 (apexenergetics.com)
3. Phytoestrogen creams from the health store

Additional treatments which can be found in a local health food stores and online.

1. Maca: I have found Maca to be one of the most effective of herbs for increasing liver management of the raw materials necessary for the ovary's production of hormones. It also stimulates the section of the ovary responsible for producing eggs (ovum) and estrogens. It is also claimed to be an aphrodisiac which I have found on occasion to be true.
2. Black Cohosh (cimicufuga racemosa): Probably the best known herb for menopausal disorders and specifically hot flushes. Its primary influence is on the ovaries and uterus.
3. Dioscorea (Mexican Wild Yam, Colic Root): This is another very popular herb which contains a phytoestrogen called diosgenin. It has a relaxing effect on the uterus and can be used as a substitute and raw material for ovarian hormone production.
4. Hops (Bryonia): Yes, it is true. Hops (beer) is good for women, much more so than for men, because of its estrogenic and relaxing properties. As I mentioned earlier that one of the main symptoms for low estrogens is the feeling of emotional isolation and non-availability. I have a patient who works in a local pub. One day he told me of an observation he made while at work. He noticed that at the beginning of the evening the men and women would be primarily sitting in their separate groups. As the evening progressed the women begin to relax and seem more receptive at which time the men seem to be triggered to begin moving in their direction. He mentioned this phenomenon is much more noticeable when the women are drinking beer instead of wine. Some might think it is the alcohol effects but I am partial to the effect of hops on estrogen levels.  The beers with the most hops are the dark beers and the bitter beers.
5. Squaw Vine (Mitchella Repens): Some claim this herb works in menopausal conditions. I haven't noticed this. I have found that it does help as a uterine tonic stimulating uterine muscles to contract thereby treating heavy periods and promoting smooth deliveries.
6. Wild Sage: I have never prescribed this herbal treatment but I treated a sweet lady from Texas who stated when she began having hot flushes, she had her husband go out into the woods and collect wild sage which instantly cured her hot flushes. Some literature states that sage has an estrogenic effect which would account for the results.
7. Dong Quai: This Chinese herb is believed to contain ingredients similar to estrogen. Research has not verified this, however. It does help some women with their menopausal symptoms, but the results are inconsistent.
8. Soy Isoflavone: phytoestrogen effect. Years ago a patient called me from Hawaii stating she had developed a horrendous bladder infection. Since most bladder infections are caused poor estrogen availability to the lining of the bladder, I instructed her to get some soy isoflavones at the local health store. She called back to inform me her bladder infection was gone by the next day.

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Menopause Liver Estriol Compensation Treatment:

 Estriol is one of the three primary estrogens. The highest levels of estriol occur during pregnancy when it is being made by the placenta. The liver also has the ability to convert circulating stress and androgens into estriol. When estrogens are deficient, the liver can produce even more estriol. Estriol is a hormone that is responsible for producing structural tissue upon which functional cells can live. It creates structural fiber. 

When this treatment is effective it creates:

Emotional confidence 

They will often receive comments about how emotionally together they are.

To treat this condition requires normalizing the estrogen production as described above for liver compensations and then treating the liver itself.

1. Lipaliv: (pchoiceline.com) For irritability, obstinacy, and stubbornness.
2. Nattokinase: If there are fibroids present.
3. Enzyme Pro (pchoiceline.com) or Wobenzyme: These are enzymes that assist in dissolving fibroids, fibromas and thickened tissues.

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Menopause Liver Estrone Compensation Treatment

Once the above liver compensation treatments are begun, the following products can be added to assist in promoting healing.

1. NuLiv: (pchoiceline.com) If there is persistent anger and impatience.
2. Electrolyte 2: (pchoiceline.com) If there is dehydration and periods of difficult thinking, lightheadedness, trouble with memory, and leg cramps.

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Menopause Adrenal Cortex Compensation Treatment

 The adrenal cortex can increase its production of testosterone, estrogen, or pregnenelone to make up for a deficient production of hormones by the ovaries. As is the case with all menopausal conditions, it is essential to first try and normalize the ovaries. As the ovaries improve, or as the hormones are increased with replacement therapy, the adrenal cortex compensation will begin to decline. As it does there are additional treatments which can be included to assist in the elimination of the 'heavier' hormones produced by the adrenal cortex compensation.

1. EstroPlex (pchoiceline.com): supports the ovaries in producing hormones.   
2. MenoPlex (pchoiceline.com): stabilizes the pituitary and supports the ovaries to produce better hormones
3. Ovex and Ovex-P (standardprocess.com): both of these products improve the production of progesterone
4. Ovatrophin PMG (standardprocess.com): assists in the production of estrogens
5. Natural Hormone supplementation (phytoestrogens). These are used when the ovarian deficiency is greater than the nutritional support can correct.
6. PhytoEst Creme (professionalformulas.com)
7. Progesterone K-20 (apexenergetics.com)
8. Phytoestrogen creams from the health store.

Additional treatments which can be found in a local health food stores and online.

1. Dioscorea (Mexican Wild Yam, Colic Root): This is another very popular herb which contains a phytoestrogen called diosgenin. It has a relaxing effect on the uterus and can be used as a substitute and raw material for ovarian hormone production.
2. Wild Sage: I have never prescribed this herbal treatment but I treated a sweet lady from Texas who stated when she began having hot flushes, she had her husband go out into the woods and collect wild sage which instantly cured her hot flushes.
3. Dong Quai: This Chinese herb is believed to contain ingredients similar to estrogen. Research has not verified this, however. It does help some women with their menopausal symptoms, but the results are inconsistent.
4. Lecithin: Either in capsules or granular, lecithin helps to thin bile so spent estrogens can be eliminated. It also provides the adrenal cortex with the basic raw material to produce a better hormone.
5. Hops (Bryonia): Yes, it is true. Hops (beer) is good for women, much more so than for men, because of its estrogenic and relaxing properties. As I mentioned earlier that one of the main symptoms for low estrogens is the feeling of emotional isolation and non-availability. I have a patient who works in a local pub. One day he told me of an observation he made while at work. He noticed that at  the beginning of the evening the men and women would be  primarily sitting in their separate groups. As the evening progressed the women begin to relax and seem more receptive at which time the men seem to be triggered to begin moving in their direction. He mentioned this phenomenon is much more noticeable when the women are drinking beer instead of wine. Some might think it is the alcohol effects but I am partial to the effect of hops on estrogen levels. The beers with the most hops are the dark beers and the bitter beers.
6. Squaw Vine (Mitchella Repens): Some claim this herb works in menopausal conditions. I haven't noticed this. I have found that it does help as a uterine tonic stimulating uterine muscles to contract thereby treating heavy periods and promoting smooth deliveries.
7. Dong Quai: This Chinese herb is believed to contain ingredients similar to estrogen. Research has not verified this, however. It does help some women with their menopausal symptoms, but the results are inconsistent.
8. Shatavari: The name itself means "she who possesses 100 husbands." That pretty much says it all, doesn't it? Shatavari is a traditional Ayurvedic herb used to promote healthy hormone production. It is also claimed to be a libido enhancer.
9. Soy Isoflavone: phytoestrogen effect. Years ago a patient called me from Hawaii stating she had developed a horrendous bladder infection. Since most bladder infections are caused poor estrogen availability to the lining of the bladder, I instructed her to purchase some soy isoflavones from the local health store. She called back to inform me her bladder infection was gone by the next day.

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Menopause Adrenal Cortex Compensation
Increased Testosterone Treatment:

 In addition to the above choices made from the Adrenal Cortex Compensation Treatment list, the following supplements can be added. These help remove excess testosterone accumulations.

1. Calcium D-Glucarate: This is a biochemical substance that is naturally present in the body. Its function is to assist in eliminating various toxins including used estrogenic and stress hormones.
2. Lecithin: This is a phospholipid found in plants and egg yolks. In the body it is used to emulsify fats (to make water soluble), to help process cholesterol, and to assist in removing used hormones. It also assists in preparing cholesterol to be used by the ovaries and adrenal cortex so they can make their respective hormones.
3. Adrenal Cortex 30x: This is a homeopathic that helps restore the adrenal gland to a normal level of function once the estrogen and progesterone are adequate. It is generally needed when the symptoms have pretty much been resolved and the adrenal compensation condition (weight, water retention, muscle fatigue) continue.

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Menopause Adrenal Cortex Increased Estrogen Treatment:

1. Calcium D-Glucarate: This is a biochemical substance that is naturally present in the body. Its function is to assist in eliminating various toxins including used estrogenic and stress hormones.
2. Lecithin: This is a phospholipid found in plants and egg yolks. In the body it is used to emulsify fats (make water soluble), to help process cholesterol, and to assist in removing used hormones. It also assists in preparing cholesterol to be used by the ovaries and adrenal cortex so they can make their respective hormones.
3. Adrenal Cortex 30x: This is a homeopathic that helps restore the adrenal gland to a normal level of function once the estrogen and progesterone are adequate. It is generally needed when the symptoms have pretty much been resolved and the adrenal compensation condition (weight, water retention, muscle fatigue) continue.

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Menopause Adrenal Cortex
Increased Pregnenelone Compensation Treatment

1. Lecithin: This is a phospholipid found in plants and egg yolks. In the body it is used to emulsify fats (make water soluble), to help process cholesterol, and to assist in removing used hormones. It also assists in preparing cholesterol to be used by the ovaries and adrenal cortex so they can make their respective hormones.
2. Adrenal Cortex 30x: This is a homeopathic that helps restore the adrenal gland to a normal level of function  once the estrogen and progesterone are adequate. It is generally needed when the symptoms have pretty much been resolved and the adrenal compensation condition (weight, water retention, muscle fatigue) continue.

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Menopause Sympathetic Nervous System Compensation

The sympathetic nervous system can produce some of the more 'colorful' menopausal conditions. It is characterized by heightened sensitivity which creates a more reactive and expressive nature. Suddenly there is melodrama. It also makes a woman far more sensitive and aware of  their environment. I treated a patient years ago that was just such a case. She was sitting quietly, almost timidly, in the room when I entered. She briefly looked up at me and informed me that the US Navy was sending messages to a submarine off the coast of Oregon (80 miles away) and the vibrations in her head were keeping her awake at night! She went on to say that over the years of having this condition she was able to identify Russian communications, satellite signals, and plain old surges in household power. Needless to say I was extremely intrigued. She had other symptoms characteristic of her menopausal condition; hot flushes, headaches, moodiness, and some depressions which she seemed more interested in alleviating. I prescribed the necessary medications and she informed me that she would have to start them later because she was scheduled to appear at Tektronix lab. There she would be placed in a special room (Faraday Cage) that obstructs all electromagnetic energy. Once situated, the technicians would systematically input a single frequency into the room to see if she could identify it. She returned a month later for a follow-up appointment. At this time, she had good news and bad news. Her Tektronix experiment was entirely successful. She was able to identify every frequency being used by our armed forces and the ones from the Russians. In addition she was able to inform them of some Russian frequencies of which the government was unaware. That was the good news. The bad news was the treatment worked so well in eliminating all of her symptoms she no longer had her "gift." To this I replied that it would be best to take the treatment when she needed and not take it when she had a "performance." I also instructed her that as she improved she would be able to consciously turn her gift on or off as the situation demanded. I realize this is an extreme case but it is something that can happen, usually in much milder degrees, when the sympathetic nervous system is compensating for low hormones.

1. EstroPlex (pchoiceline.com): supports the ovaries in producing hormones.   
2. MenoPlex (pchoiceline.com): stabilizes the pituitary and supports the ovaries to produce better hormones
3. Ovex and Ovex-P (standardprocess.com): both of these products improve the production of progesterone
4. Ovatrophin PMG (standardprocess.com): assists in the production of estrogens

Natural Hormone supplementation (phytoestrogens). These are used when the ovarian deficiency is greater than the nutritional support can correct.

1. PhytoEst Cream (professionalformulas.com)
2. Progesterone K-20 (apexenergetics.com)
3. Phytoestrogen creams from the health store.

Additional treatments which can be found in a local health food stores and online.

1. Chaste Tree (vitex agnus-castus): Improves the quality of pituitary function by stimulating LH and reducing FSH production. For this reason progesterone levels can be increased with the use of Chaste Tree.
2. Kava Kava: Has a calming effect on the pituitary and the mood.
3. Black Cohosh (cimicufuga racemosa): Probably the best known herb for menopausal disorders and specifically hot flushes. Its primary influence is on the ovaries and uterus. There is also literature that claims Black Cohosh improves LH production with subsequent progesterone increases.
4. Dioscorea (Mexican Wild Yam, Colic Root): This is another very popular herb which contains a phytoestrogen called diosgenin. It has a relaxing effect on the uterus and can be used as a substitute and raw material for ovarian hormone production.
5. Hops (Bryonia): Yes, it is true. Hops (beer) is good for women, much more so than for men, because of its estrogenic and relaxing properties. As I mentioned earlier that one of the main symptoms for low estrogens is the feeling of emotional isolation and non-availability. I have a patient who works in a local pub. One day he told me of an observation he made while at work. He noticed that at the beginning of the evening the men and women would be  primarily sitting in their separate groups. As the evening progressed the women begin to relax and seem more receptive at which time the men seem to be triggered to begin moving in their direction. He mentioned this phenomenon is much more noticeable when the women are drinking beer instead of wine. Some might think it is the alcohol effects but I am partial to the effect of hops on estrogen levels. The best beers with the most hops are the dark beers and the bitter beers.
6. Squaw Vine (Mitchella repens): Some claim this herb works in menopausal conditions. I haven't noticed this. I have found that it does help as a uterine tonic stimulating uterine muscles to contract thereby treating heavy periods and promoting smooth deliveries.
7. Wild Sage: I have never prescribed this herbal treatment but I treated a sweet lady from Texas who stated when she began having hot flushes, she had her husband go out into the woods and collect wild sage which instantly cured her hot flushes. Some literature states that sage has an estrogenic effect which would account for the results.
8. Dong Quai: This Chinese herb is believed to contain ingredients similar to estrogen. Research has not verified this, however. It does help some women with their menopausal symptoms, but the results are inconsistent.
9. Shatavari: The name itself means "she who possesses 100 husbands." That pretty much says it all, doesn't it? Shatavari is a traditional Ayurvedic herb used to promote healthy hormone production. It is also claimed to be a libido enhancer.
10. Soy Isoflavone: phytoestrogen effect. Years ago a patient called me from Hawaii stating she had developed a horrendous bladder infection. Since most bladder infections are caused poor estrogen availability to the lining of the bladder, I instructed her to purchase some soy isoflavones from the local health store. She called back to inform me her bladder infection was gone by the next day.
11. Electrolytes: (pchoiceline.com) regulate fluid balance in the cells and blood stream, the acid-base balance, digestive fluids, neuromuscular activity, and nerve conduction.

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Thyroid Inefficiency Treatment:

I have learned from clinical experience that more than half of the women who enter menopause develop some form of thyroid problem. A thyroid disorder can begin around menopause because of the pituitary's dominant interest in assisting the ovaries. They can also develop because substitute estrogens that are produced by a compensation gland can interfere with the thyroid hormone transport protein (thyroid binding globulin-TBG). This can also happen from liver stress of managing poor quality estrogens which in turn reduces the production of TBG. When these factors result in a thyroid inefficiency, the quality of thyroid hormone being produced is not 100% effective. To remedy this situation, the thyroid will receive periodic boosts from the pituitary increasing thyroid hormone levels and causing the characteristic "wired and tired" sensations. This period of over activity causes multiple thoughts, being easily bored, a distaste for small talk, and multiple subject changes in conversations. This will then be followed by a down-time causing fatigue, unassociated depression, and sluggish thoughts. This cycle can occur several times in a day, or, the highs and lows can be drawn out over several days. Treatment involves improving the quality of thyroid function while the ovaries are being treated.

1. Thytrophin PMG (standard process)
2. Iodine
3. If Hashimoto's Thyroiditis has been diagnosed add
4. Tyrosine-500mg 
5. Thyroid 3x 

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Thyroid Deficiency (Hypothyroid) Treatment

Thyroid problems can begin around menopause because of the pituitary's dominant interest in assisting the ovaries. They can also develop because substitute estrogens being produced by a compensation can interfere with the transport protein (thyroid binding globulin-TBG). This can also happen from liver stress from managing poor estrogens and in turn preventing the production of TBG. When these factors result in a thyroid deficiency, thyroid hormone levels drop below normal. To remedy this situation, the pituitary will attempt to increase thyroid hormone levels with TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone). Hypothyroid symptoms include fatigue, unattached depression, and sluggish thoughts. Treatment involves improving the quality of thyroid function while the ovaries are being treated.

1. Thytrophin PMG (standard process)
2. Iodine is needed if patient is at a healthy weight.
3. If there is an increased weight gain then add Tyrosine-500mg
4. Thyroid 6x

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Final Notes:

 It is important to remember two factors when taking supplements designed to assist in alleviating menopausal symptoms.

First, as the symptoms begin to improve, the it will be because the hormone levels will be gradually increasing. As they do, the liver, which is responsible for processing them for elimination after they have done their work, can become overloaded. This can cause:

bloating

water retention

indigestion

heartburn

evening headaches

water weight gain by the evening

In these cases, you will want to include EstraLiv (pchoiceline.com) in your program and reduce the ovary support by half until the liver gets caught up. Once better, you can return to the dosage that is working for you.

Second, every cell in the body has an estrogen receptor site. It is sort of like a docking station where the estrogen hooks up, does its thing and then is instructed to leave. With compensation hormones, the cell often does not have the correct instruction code and the hormone continues to hang around. As long as this is happening, a new hormone cannot exert its effect. In this case, most of the treatments as well as prescription hormones will not work as well as they should. There will be hormone deficiency symptoms as well as hormone excess. To remedy this requires a homeopathic (Estradiol 30x or Estrogen 30x) which stimulates the body to remove the resistant hormones. Once the body is clean, the treatments should work.

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The Elusive Hot Flashes

There is also another point which is important to mention. The treatment of hot flashes can be very frustrating.  It is very common that a completely unrelated condition can cause them. I treated a patient who was suffering from severe hot flashes that occurred during the day as well as all night. On the initial evaluation, the results were pretty consistent for normalizing the hormones. She experienced absolutely no difference within two weeks. Upon the second evaluation, I isolated a deficient heart condition which caused a persistent state of dehydration. Within a few days of following this treatment her hot flashes were completely gone! Another case had the same initial results but when her pancreatic hypoglycemia was treated, her hot flashes stopped. Another cause for poor response to ovary treatments is the liver. If the liver is unable to process the hormones that are in the process of being discarded, the body will not allow any new ones to come in. Finally, if the liver is unable to build the transport substance or is unable to move raw materials to the ovary, the hot flashes will not improve.

So don't be discouraged. Your body wants to be healed and it knows how to do it. We just have to interpret what it is trying to tell us. If your results are inadequate for the treatments being followed and the time allowed, move on to a section of this website that describes what might be the true cause of your disorder.

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