Women who are experiencing the uncomfortable symptoms of menopause, often turn to alternative medicines and natural menopause treatments in place of potentially harmful hormone replacement therapies. Herbal remedies have been used for centuries to quell the symptoms of menopause in the form of teas, elixirs, and topical applications.

The early signs of menopause usually begin to occur around the age of forty. Many women report first noticing hot flashes and vaginal dryness; these two symptoms are cardinal early signs of menopause. Other women may notice an increase in irritability or edginess, in addition to emotional swings that come and go as frequently as hot flashes. Other early signs of menopause are monthly cycles becoming irregular or having less flow than usual. Not one woman I know would complain about their period lightening up or stopping completely. That’s one nice thing about being pregnant, you don’t have to deal with it for nine months! A hysterectomy can take care of it too, for good!