Menopause from a Holistic Perspective

Menopause is a naturally-occurring biological process which signifies the cessation of a woman’s reproductive ability. The ovaries stop producing ova, the menstrual cycles decrease in frequency and eventually stop, and there is a decreased production of the female hormones - estrogen and progesterone. Menopause is associated with hormonal, physical and psycho-social changes. This whole transition is not sudden, it happens over a period of time.

Stages of Menopause

Medically, Menopause means the cessation of the menstrual cycle. But this is not a sudden process. It is gradual. The entire transition process can be divided into three main stages. They are:

Pre-menopause phase: This phase marks the onset of menopause with irregular periods. These irregular periods may continue for a few months or years before they completely stop. This varies from one woman to another. Some women may begin menopause at 55 years, while some may begin as early as 35. However, menopause usually occurs between the ages of 45 and 50. When menopause occurs before the age of 40, it is called 'Premature Menopause'.

This stage is marked by the appearance of hot flushes due to hormonal disturbances. 

Menopause: During this time, the menstrual cycle stops totally or in medical terms, the woman's reproductive ability ceases. The ovaries stop producing ova and start shrinking. The production of female hormones - estrogen and progesterone is permanently reduced.

Post-menopause phase: This phase starts from the time of the last menses, and lasts for up to one year. This time period is very significant as the body adjusts to the natural changes that are taking place. The uterus and ovaries shrink in size.

Causes of Menopause

During the reproductive years, the ovaries are responsible for producing eggs or ova. Every month, when the ovum is released, the uterus prepares itself for conception. If the ovum fails to get fertilized, it is expelled from the body along with the uterine lining in the form of menses. Estrogen and progesterone are two hormones produced by the ovaries, which regulate the changes that occur with each stage of the menstrual cycle, and prepares the uterus for pregnancy. The main function of progesterone is to stimulate the growth of a cushion lining in the uterus, where the fertilized egg can implant itself, grow and develop into a baby, and stimulate milk production. This process continues till the woman reaches menopause. During menopause, the ovaries stop producing ova, and menstruation becomes less frequent and eventually stops. This is a natural biological process.

In some women, the uterus, ovaries or both are removed surgically due to medical reasons. In such cases, menopause occurs immediately and is called 'Surgical Menopause'. Sometimes, menopause is also triggered when a woman is undergoing radiation or chemotherapy. 

Symptoms of Menopause

The symptoms of menopause are caused by changes in estrogen and progesterone levels. Some women may experience very mild symptoms while others may experience severe symptoms. The symptoms of menopause include:

Physical Symptoms

Hot flushes (because of low levels of Estrogen)
Irregular menstrual periods
Vaginal dryness because of shrinking of the vagina
Palpitations because of hormonal fluctuations
Itching and dryness of the skin
Increased frequency of urination
Joint pains and backache
Fatigue - tendency to get tired easily
Breast atrophy because of low levels of Estrogen
Osteoporosis because of lack of Estrogen

Psychological symptoms

Mood-swings 
Anxiety 
Lack of concentration 
Insomnia 
Memory loss 
Depression 
Decreased sex drive, dyspareunia 
Loss of interest in life 
Mental exhaustion

Diagnosis of Menopause

In general, menopause is considered complete when a woman has not menstruated for at least 1 year. When a woman reports to her physician with menopausal symptoms, the physician first takes a complete case history to analyze the severity of the symptoms. He may advise her to go for any of the following tests:

• Pap smear
• Complete blood test including lipid profile
• Hormonal assay
• Ultrasound scan
• Endometrial biopsy
• Urine test

It was mentioned earlier that the symptoms for menopause differ in severity from woman to woman. The most commonly used treatment for menopause is Hormone Therapy (HT) or Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT). This consists of administration of estrogen, with or without progesterone and it is available in the form of tablets, patches, nose sprays, implants and injections. It is effective for hot flushes and sweats.

However, it has been observed that taking HT (unopposed or in combination) for a period of more than one year leads to serious health risks like increased chances of Heart attacks, blood clotting, stroke or even breast cancer.

Anti-depressants are prescribed to deal with the psychological symptoms of Menopause and needless to say, its side-effects are ubiquitous.

Complementary Natural Care

It is our effort to be forward-thinking and holistic in our perspective and address the physical, energetic, emotional and mental parameters of Menstrual symptoms. Our Advanced Bio-resonant formulas are traditionally believed to work by:

• Reducing hot flushes by establishing a balance of estrogen and progesterone
• Reminding the body of optimal endocrine functions
• Stimulating the nervous tissues to restore themselves by supplying amino acids

Every single ingredient in every Biogetica kit has huge amounts of traditional use data from Ayurveda and Homeopathy and is supported by modern studies and trials. However, people and governments today tend to have varying opinions and laws regarding Natural Supplements and complementary therapies. We, therefore, prefer not to make any claims but instead, point all Patients and Doctors to independent research and clinical studies that support their effects in a scientific manner. In some cases, we compare the results of these studies to those of pharmaceutical medicines in order to show that natural products can provide just as much or may be more, when compared to drugs that often have side effects.

In order to present this information in an unbiased and up to date manner, we simply show you Google Scholar search results of all scientific articles available on a certain product or ingredient. If you do so much as read the synopsis of the research, the choice becomes clear. You can read and compare the results of drug studies and the results of studies on which Biogetica relies. We support you in your right to know and choose drugs or natural alternatives!

Resonance Homeopathic Research

• Lachesis: Studies suggest that this Homeopathic remedy may relieve irritability, insomnia and mood swings associated with Menopause. ¹
• Cimicifuga racemosa: Studies suggest that this Homeopathic remedy may stimulate the Endocrine and Nervous tissues to restore themselves and remove the imbalances that cause perimenopausal symptoms. ²
• Aletris Farinosa: Studies suggest that this Homeopathic Remedy may remind the body of optimal endocrine functions and Hormonal balance. ³

Herbal Research

• Shatavari: Studies suggest that this herb may regulate hormones: estrogen and progesterone production. ⁴
• Tribulus terrestris: Studies suggest that this herb may support the structure and functions of the endocrine axis. ⁵
• Tinospora cordifolia: Studies suggest that this herb may help the body cope with decrease in female hormones secreted by the ovaries. ⁶

Nutraceutical Research

• Fish liver oil: Studies suggest that it may stimulate the endocrine and nervous tissues to restore normal functioning. ⁷

Allopathic Research

Conventional treatment for Menopause includes Hormone Replacement Therapy

• Side effects of hormone replacement therapy in menopause

If you have read the research above, you are now in a position to make an intelligent decision. We suggest you discuss this research with your Doctor or one of our Doctors available online.

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Tips for Menopause Management

Here are a few tips to help embrace the menopausal phase of life rather than dread it.

• During menopause, as estrogen levels fall, there is an increased tendency of the body to store fat. The metabolic rate also slows down. Regular aerobic exercises may help ease menopausal symptoms and enhance circulation.
• It is very important to have a balanced diet, because during menopause, the body is depleted of its reservoirs.
• Practicing meditation or pranayama (Yoga) will energize the mind and help to shift focus. It helps to relax the body and mind.
• Take steps to manage stress. Reach out for help. Do not close yourself in a shell.

Biogetica is on the vanguard of healthcare innovation combining for the first time three separate and unique disciplines: traditional ayurvedic herbs, advanced resonance homeopathy, and ground-breaking nutraceuticals designed from the molecule up to provide health and freedom to you.

Our mission is to provide you with integrated natural solutions that target root issues across the physical, energetic and informational spectrum of your life. Our Doctors research all possible ingredients and combine them synergistically into kits to help bring your body into balance.

Biogetica’s products reflect an understanding of both the molecular and vibrational nature of life and therefore bridge the gap between the current understandings of medicine, biology, and quantum physics.The products are designed and believed to balance your physiological, immunological, emotional and psychological responses to the changes taking place in your body. The natural formulations thus ease your symptoms, and help you transition smoothly into menopause. The kits containing resonance Homeopathic, herbal ,and advanced bioenergetic formulations are believed to work by: **

• Providing bioenergetic imprints of progesterone and coaxing your body to produce it in optimal amount
• Using advanced Bioenergetic techniques to re-establish balance in your female endocrine axis
• Providing nutrients that help prevent oxidative damage to nervous tissue, and helping prevent decline in your sex drive
• Preventing oxidative damage to nervous tissue by supplying the most advanced and bio-available anti-oxidants.
• Clearing emotional, mental and energetic blocks that are restricting the flow of life.

The proof of our methods is evident from the ground-breaking results we have seen in independent clinical trials, and more importantly, in the lives we’ve helped uplift.