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Menopause marks the end of a woman’s menstrual cycling and fertility and is a condition that all women experience as they age. It occurs when the ovaries cease producing oestrogen and progesterone, two necessary hormones for a woman’s reproductive cycle to function.

Menopause typically occurs in a woman’s late forties or early fifties. The decreasing levels of oestrogen associated with menopause may cause more distressing symptoms that include:

- Mood swings

- Decreased sex drive

- Hot flashes and night sweats

- Sweating

- Racing heart (palpitations)

- Headaches

- Vaginal dryness and soreness

- Trouble sleeping

- Bone thinning (osteoporosis)

Hot flashes are the most frequent symptom of menopause and perimenopause. Soy products are high in isoflavones (phytoestrogen) and work in the body like a weak form of oestrogen that may help relieve symptoms. For some women, lowering

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Women in the United States spend billions of dollars every year seeking relief for the symptoms of menopause. Common menopausal issues include hot flashes, night sweats, mood swings, decreased libido, vaginal dryness, and fatigue.

Not a lot of fun – it’s no wonder women are putting so much money into treatments.

Hormone-replacement therapy alone costs American women about $3.2 billion per year, and that does not include alternative products like soy or herbal remedies. Hormone replacement remains a controversial issue, with claims that it increases women’s chances of getting certain types of cancer.

Because of the cost and the potential health risks, many women seek less intensive methods for relief.

A new study from researchers in India may provide some reassurance, showing that yoga

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