Phytoestrogens for women after 40-50. Drugs, food and herbs, tablets, plants at menopause, osteoporosis, menopause. List Rating

Question the effectiveness of phytoestrogens to maintain normal levels of hormones in women after 40 years still remains open. Manufacturers of drugs containing phytoestrogen promise slowing the aging process of the skin and hair, prevention of cardiovascular diseases, pathologies of the musculoskeletal system and age-related disorders the nervous system.

What are phytoestrogens

Female body can not function normally at deficiency of sex hormone estrogen.

It is responsible for:

• puberty;
• the establishment of menstruation;
• the normal functioning of the cardiovascular and nervous system;
• process of conception;
• during pregnancy.

From the indicators of estrogen it depends on the condition of the whole body of women. When the hormone concentration is reduced, it starts the aging process: the deteriorating condition of the hair, skin, problems begin in the reproductive system.

Phytoestrogen - a non-steroidal substances of natural origin. It can be obtained from food or as medicaments. By phytoestrogens include two groups of chemical compounds: isoflavones and lignans. The most studied isoflavones. Their structure and mechanism of action similar to estradiol and estrone (the major estrogens).

How do phytoestrogens

Phytoestrogens act as estrogens and anti-estrogens like by suppressing the development of cancers. Formulations phytoestrogen interact with the cell surface receptors with which he works and estrogen.

Phytoestrogen has not such a strong effect on the body, it is weaker than 1000 times. When estrogen levels are low, its natural counterpart is engaged with the free cell receptors. If the level is high, phytoestrogens are starting to fight for a place on the cell wall. As a result of this displacement is achieved androgenic effect.

Why phytoestrogens woman after 40-50 years

At the age of 35-37 years female reproductive system begins to age, its biological functions are extinguished, and the ability to conceive decreases.

In menopause appear the following symptoms:

• failure of the menstrual cycle;
• occurrence of hot flushes and sweating;
• irritability;
• memory problems;
• tantrums;
• insomnia;
• weight gain;
• decreased sexual desire;
• violation of urination process.

  

These symptoms may occur for a long time.

Gradually, there are other symptoms of menopause:

• dry skin and wrinkles;
• hair loss;
• disruption of the urogenital system;
• diseases of the cardiovascular system;
• osteoporosis and Alzheimer's disease.

Phytoestrogens for women after 40, which provides drugs modern medicine make it possible to adjust the climacteric syndrome at an early stage.

Patients with low levels of estrogen hormone therapy is appointed. This method of treatment makes it possible to mitigate the symptoms of menopause and prevent the development of serious diseases. But the reception of hormones has side effects, and many women fear for their health. In such cases, they prescribe phytoestrogens.

Indications

Most often, a phytoestrogen therapy is administered in the following cases:

• Low hormone levels as an innate characteristic;
• early onset of menopause (45 years);
• endocrine disease;
• hypertension;
• menstrual disorders;
• problems with blood vessels;
• eating disorders;
• Artificial menopause, caused by ovariectomy;
• receiving drugs which depress the female hormonal system.

Contraindications

Phytoestrogens for women after 40, preparations for the maintenance of normal hormonal levels, have not only a positive effect on the body, and they have a number of contraindications:

1. The presence of estrogen dependent diseases, such as endometriosis or uterine fibroids. These diseases often develop after 45 years.
2. Normal levels of hormones in the body. As a result, competition between native and estrogen coming from outside developing gipoestrogeniya, which manifests itself in the form of symptoms of the climacteric syndrome.
3. Chronic diseases in exacerbation (especially hepatitis).

Side effects

Phytoestrogens for women after 40 (preparations and products containing a natural compound are weaker estrogen) can not exert the expected effects on the body. In this case, the woman administered hormones.

Long-term studies of phytoestrogens in the presence of side effects have been few. We found out that hazardous reactions phytoestrogens do not cause.

As a result of receiving this substance following side effects may occur:

• weight gain;
• liver problems due to the high concentration in some plants, essential oils;
• allergic to grass components or food containing phytoestrogen;
• violation of the gastrointestinal tract;
• discomfort in the breasts;
• spotting and bleeding;
• abortion;
• inhibition of thyroid function;
• decrease the effectiveness of contraception;
• negative effect on the assimilation of minerals.

Negative response may occur due to incorrect reception of drugs. It is necessary to strictly adhere to the dosage and medication use scheme. You can not take money with phytoestrogens for a long time. In case of side effects selected another drug or change the dosage.

What plants contain phytoestrogens

Title	Phytoestrogens in the composition	Effect on the body
Borovaja uterus (ortiliya sided)	flavonoids	Normalizes blood pressure. Establishes work sedechno-vascular system. It has a rejuvenating effect. It prevents the growth of cancer cells. Adjusts the menstrual cycle. Normalize hormones. It is used in infertility.
Glycyrrhiza (Licorice) (root)	isoflavone glabridin	Normalize hormones. Relieves pain during PMS and menopause.
Ginger (root)	isoflavones	Relieves pain during menstruation. Removes toxicity symptoms. It helps with adhesive disease and inflammatory processes.
Turmeric	curcumin	Adjusts the menstrual cycle. It relieves pain and reduces bleeding during menstruation. Improves hormonal balance. It stimulates the uterus to work.
Chamomile (flowers)	Bioflavonoids: apigenin, luteolin, quercetin	It helps with inflammatory diseases of the genitourinary system. Normalizes sleep. Relieves irritability and anxiety.
lady's purse	flavonoids	It helps with uterine bleeding. Increases the tone of the uterus. Apply for the treatment of erosions.
Raspberry (leaves)	Flavonoids, folic acid	It helps with uterine bleeding. It increases the level of iron in the blood. It reduces inflammation. Applied with ovarian dysfunction. Increases the endometrium. It provides assistance for infertility.
evening primrose	flavonoids	Strengthens blood vessels, cell membranes and bones. Normalizes hormone levels. Lowers blood sugar and cholesterol in the body. Contributes to fertilize the egg. Eliminates vaginal dryness. It is used to normalize the menstrual cycle.
Red brush	Flavonoids, phytohormones	Restores the balance of hormones. It has a rejuvenating effect. It works as anti-inflammatory agent.
Red clover	Isoflavones and coumestans - formononetin, biochanin-A, kumestrol	It eases symptoms of menopause.
Alfalfa	Kumestrol and formononetin	It helps the circulatory system. Lowers cholesterol. It has anti-inflammatory properties.
Flax seeds	Lignans, which are transformed into enterodiol ienterolakton	Reduce inflammation of the urogenital tract. It is a preventive measure that protects against heart disease and blood vessels.
Red grapes	Resverantol	It normalizes the function of the nervous and cardiovascular systems of the body.
Hop	8-prenylnaringenin	It calms the nervous system. Painkillers. Eliminates neuroses in women during menopause. It regulates all metabolic processes in the body.
milfoil	phytosterol	It has a strengthening effect on the blood vessels. Adjusts the menstrual cycle.
burdock	phytosterol	Diaphoretic, diuretic and sedative.
lady's mantle	phytosterol	It promotes body toning. It normalizes menstrual cycle.
Sage	flavanoids	It helps to reduce sweating during menopause syndrome. Normalizes the menstrual cycle.
Sagebrush	flavones	It calms the nervous system. It has anti-inflammatory properties.
Elecampane	derivatives of phytosterols	It helps with menstrual pain.
Rosemary	flavones	It is used for menopause. It has anti-inflammatory and tonic effect.

Recipes folk remedies for women

Women over 40 years old can already take phytoestrogen preparations to postpone menopause. There are many popular recipes for maintaining normal hormone levels.

Improve health during menopause manifestations will use 2 tablespoons flax seeds. The seeds take two times a day. They need to drink enough water. Admission course should not last more than a month. After 7 days of faint flashes, insomnia and nervousness will disappear. After 14 days, you can observe the final result of treatment.

To mitigate the pathological symptoms of menopause and the normalization of hormonal levels You can use the following recipes of traditional medicine:

Plant	Recipe	Admission Regulations
Red brush	Broth: 20 g of raw material is poured 250 ml of water and cooked in a water bath for 15 minutes, stirring. Allow to stand for one hour. Ready broth is divided into 4 equal parts.	Taken before meals (for 30 minutes) for about 4 - 6 weeks.
Borovaya uterus	Tincture: 2 tbsp herbs pour half a liter of vodka. Cover with a lid. Give insist 2 weeks in tomnote.	Take dropwise from 30 to 40 to 3 times a day 30 minutes before meal.
Glycyrrhiza (Licorice)	Broth: take 1 tbsp grass. Pour 200 ml of boiling water. Boil 3 minutes. Give the brew no more than 2 hours.	Use strained broth 1 tablespoon before meals 3 times a day.
Hops (cones)	Tincture: take 25 g of dried cones and 1 liter of vodka. Give it brew for 7 days. Then filtered and poured into a jar or bottle.	Take 1 tbsp 2 times a day without committing to a meal. The infusion washed down with water (about 100 mL). Duration of treatment - 1 month. Re-treatment is carried out after a month's break.
Calendula, anise, violet flower, licorice root, fennel seeds	Tea: take 1 tbsp each herb and 1 liter of hot water. Allowed to stand for half an hour. Then filtered.	Drink this tea for 1/3 of cup 3 times a day before meals. Carry out such treatments can be no longer than 7 days. It is necessary to make a week break and repeat the course.
lady's purse	Infusion: in a glass poured 1 tablespoon raw materials and fill it with boiling water. Cooled to room temperature.	Drink infusion immediately after cooling. Take it better before bedtime 1 per day.
Red clover	Infusion: 2 tablespoons grass pour 200 ml of boiling water. Container with the resulting liquid was placed in a warm place for 2-4 hours.	Drink infusion 3 times a day before meals.

Klimadinon

It is available in tablets and drops. The main component - extract of black cohosh. It affects the estrogen receptors. Therefore Klimadinon effective as protivoklimaktericheskogo means.

Due to the impact of the drug on the levels of estrogen, it can not be applied in the presence of estrogen formation. The cost of the tablets: 30 pieces - 519 rubles, 60 pieces - 560 rubles. Drops are 473 rubles.

Chi-Klim

Available in the form of drops, tablets and creams for the face and body. The main component is an extract of black cohosh. It improves the performance of estrogen in the body, thus helping to ease the pathological symptoms of menopause. Peppermint oil droplets in the composition soothes and helps to cope with nervousness. The drug was well tolerated, but it is not recommended for pregnant women and nursing mothers.

The cost of the drug:

• drops - 320 rubles;
• Tablets - 346 rubles;
• face cream - 298 rubles;
• body cream - 352 rubles.

Remens

The drug is available in the form of drops and tablets. The basis of formulation - racemosa black cohosh. She is known as a remedy for the negative manifestations of menopause.

The effect exerted by black cohosh, amplifies part of the Sanguinar Canada, which is a homeopathic remedy that helps with climacteric syndrome.

The cost of preparation: a drop - 747 rubles, tablets - 187 rubles (12 units) and 546 rubles (36 tablets).

Klimaktoplan

The drug is produced in the form of tablets. The main active ingredients -tsimitsifuga, Sanguinar and homeopathic remedy Sepia. This complex helps to cope with pathological manifestations of menopause (hot flashes, anxiety, sweating).

The drug is well tolerated and has no contraindications, other than having a sensitivity to its components.

Price of the drug is 527 rubles.

vital Woman

Agent is in the form of tablets. It is composed of 25 herbs.

The most famous of them:

• turmeric;
• hibiscus;
• cinnamon;
• pine nuts;
• eucalyptus;
• barley.

This collection helps women gain physical and emotional balance during hormonal changes the body after 40 years, contributes to the regeneration of body cells. The price of the drug - 3096 rubles.

menopausal formula

The medicine is in the form of tablets is based on maitake extracts klopovnika and clover. Also in the present black cohosh. The drug helps fight unpleasant climacteric syndrome.

Trace elements and B vitamins help the normal operation of the body at the cellular level. Supplement should not be taken in thyroid gland and iodine reception means. Cost BUD: 30 pieces - 528 rubles, 60 pieces - 840 rubles.

Klimafemin

Available in tablet form. In the role of isoflavone phytoestrogen genistein acts. It helps normalize the levels of estrogen in the body. The addition of coenzyme Q 10 acts as a means against cardiovascular diseases. As an added antioxidant vitamin E and grape seed extract.

The use of such tools can slow the aging process and alleviate menopause in women's lives. It can not be taken by pregnant or lactating women. It should be the drug of 360 rubles.

Bonisan

It is produced in the form of capsules and a cream-gel to the external application. In the role of phytoestrogens here are the soy isoflavones. Soy contains a lot of vegetable analogues of estrogen and helps to cope with the symptoms of menopause.

The composition of the cream-gel as moisturizing component includes hyaluronic acid and D-panthenol. Cream supports normal microflora of the vagina and prevents the development of infections. The medicine should not be used during pregnancy and lactation.

The price of the drug:

• Capsules - 373 rubles;
• Cream-Gel - 233 rubles.

Femivell

The tablets are packed day and night reception. Tablet-day include extracts of red clover, black cohosh, and angelica. They help reduce the frequency of hot flashes during menopause. As well as soothe and give energy.

In tablets, the night-basic substances are extracts of wild yam, Gryphon, sage and Leonurus. The effect of these tablets is aimed at improving sleep. This means costs 393 rubles.

Tribestan

As part of these tablets prevails estrakt dry herb Tribulus terrestris. Through this component, the drug builds work urogenital system, resulting organism in tone and normalize cholesterol figures.

Because of its hormonal nature Tribestan can not be taken by pregnant and lactating women and girls up to 18 years. The manufacturer points out that patients with allergies to peanuts and soybeans also not necessary to be treated by this means. Stand 1983 rubles tablets (60 tablets) and 4706 rubles (180 tablets).

Klimafit-911

As part of the capsule lot of plant extracts:

• horsetail;
• hawthorn;
• valerian;
• Wild yam;
• soybeans;
• black cohosh.

All these herbs help women in menopause to cope with symptoms, reduced quality of life. Vitamin D3 helps calcium is better absorbed in the body. The Vitamin E acts as an antioxidant Complex B vitamins support body at the cellular level. The price of the product - 418 rubles.

Inoklym

Agent is in the form of capsules. Soy extract in the composition of the drug allows to maintain normal levels of estrogen in menopause. The complex oils (sunflower and soya) helps cells defend themselves against adverse conditions.

The drug is not recommended for use during pregnancy and breast-feeding the child, as well as patients with malignant breast formations in history.

This medicine can be bought for 948 rubles.

Feminal

The main component of these capsules - dry extract of red clover. This herb is rich in phytoestrogens. The drug helps to cope with the symptoms of menopause.

It can not be used during pregnancy and breastfeeding, as well as the girls up to 16 years. Price: 665 rubles.

Doppelgerts asset Menopause

Available in tablets. Soy isoflavones - the main component of the preparation. They allow you to bring back to normal estrogen levels.

Complement the composition of medicines Vitamins:

• D3;
• IN 1;
• IN 2;
• AT 6;
• AT 12.

Folic acid helps the brain and nervous system. Contraindication for receiving a pregnancy and lactation. It is worth 456 rubles drug.

Estrovel

Capsules alleviate pathological symptoms of menopause due to their member of soy isoflavones. Vitamin E protects the body from the harmful effects of free radicals.

Component of vitamin B6 is needed for the muscles and the heart. Folic acid assists the female organism while maintaining normal brain activity and the nervous system. The price of medicines is 499 rubles.

mastodinon

The drug is produced in two forms, drops and tablets. This homeopathic medicine based on herbs:

• Vitex;
• cohosh;
• cyclamen;
• chilibuha;
• iris;
• Tiger Lily.

The medicine can reduce prolactin levels, adjust the flow of blood and prevent the development of fibrocystic breast disease. Besides drug prescribed infertile women. It can not be used for pregnant women and nursing mothers, and girls up to 12 years.

Cost mastodinon:

• Drops 50 ml - 548 rubles;
• drops 100 ml - 854 rubles;
• Tablets - 575 rubles.

Phytoestrogens in foods

Phytoestrogens for women over 40, the drugs which they prescribe, combined with fitoestrogensoderzhaschey food consumption.

Natural gormonozameniteli contain the following foods and beverages:

• soybeans (isoflavones daidzein and genistein);
• legumes (isoflavones);
• milk and its derivatives (phytoestrogens grass that the cow has eaten);
• coffee;
• sunflower and oil therefrom;
• cereal plants, coconut and olive oil (phytosterols);
• every cabbage, parsley, spinach, nuts, fruits (lignans);
• carrot;
• red wine (resveratrol);
• beer (8-prenylnaringenin).

Recipes with phytoestrogens

Of the products that are useful for women during menopause, you can cook these dishes:

• pea soup. In boiling meat or chicken broth to add half a cup of dry peas. Boil until cooked peas. Add 2-3 chopped potato cubes. Sauté 1 carrot, 1 onion. Zazharku add on cooked potatoes. Salt and herbs to add to taste.
• Salad. The mixed plate of sliced ​​products: tomato, cucumber, lettuce, avocado, boiled chicken breast, garnet (grain) and marinated mushrooms. Season with a mixture of oil and lemon juice.
• Rice with vegetables. Boil the rice. The finished fry vegetable mixture. Stir in rice.

When selecting drugs for the relief of menopause, women after age 40 prefer phytoestrogens. They have not as significant as the effect of hormonal agents, but do not carry the relatively serious risks. Wide range of products allows you to choose the appropriate means taking into account the state of health.

Author: Victoria Komarova

Registration of the article: Mila Friedan

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