The menopause is a challenging time in a woman's life. Dietary supplements can help with psychological and physical complaints.

The menopause also marks the end of a woman's fertile phase of life. Instead, a period without a menstrual cycle begins. This process, which lasts several years, can be accompanied by a range of symptoms. One third of women feel strongly, slightly or not at all affected by the symptoms of the menopause.  

The menopause is the time when at least twelve months have passed since the last menstrual period. It can therefore only be determined retrospectively. The average age at menopause for Central European women is 52, according to the Swiss Society for Gynecological Endocrinology, Contraception and Menopause.

We will show you which symptoms you might experience during your menopause. We also explain how The Women Circle valuable nutritional supplements from The Women Circle can support you during this challenging phase.

The symptoms of the menopause - and what helps against them

The menopause can be heralded by various signs. Around 60 percent of menopausal women suffer from insomnia. Do you also know sleep disorders only too well? The herbal supplement "MENO SLEEP relax mind" can help you to really relax at night - without regular periods of wakefulness.

The supplement contains the study-based extract of ashwagandha, one of the best-known medicinal plants in Ayurveda, traditional Indian medicine. It also contains lemon balm and valerian root extract as well as vitamin B6, which helps to regulate hormonal activity. Take two capsules 30 minutes before going to bed. You can find more information about the product here.

Suddenly you start sweating? Then you are one of seven women who struggle with hot flushes during the menopause. Hot flushes occur particularly at night, writes the Cantonal Hospital of St. Gallen.

They can last three to six minutes and are often triggered by hot drinks, alcohol or other causes. Hot flushes are often characterized by sweating and sudden redness of the face, head and neck.

The "MENO HEAT body cooling" supplement helps with hot flushes caused by sweating. The study-based food supplement consists of vitamin B6, patented hops extract and sage extract.

The latter is obtained by extracting water from the whole plant. One capsule a day is enough to increase your well-being. Find out more about the supplement here.

The first symptoms of the menopause also include cycle fluctuations. These include irregular bleeding, intermenstrual bleeding and increased menstrual cramps. Other physical symptoms include abdominal pain, mood swings, water retention, headaches and migraines.

How the menopause can affect your psyche

Around the menopause, many women experience a decrease in sexual arousal. In addition, due to the lack of the sex hormone oestrogen, the vaginal skin releases less moisture, which causes a feeling of dryness. Among other things, this leads to pain during sexual intercourse.

Another unpleasant side effect is weight gain, with body fat being stored particularly in the abdominal area. The reason for this is a change in energy consumption and a change in fat distribution.

The psyche can also suffer during the menopause: A lack of oestrogen can be accompanied by irritability, nervousness, depressive moods and mood swings. The supplement "MENO MOOD positive thinking" can help you to regain your harmony in everyday life.

The food supplement contains the study-based saffron extract as well as micronutrients such as vitamins B6, B12 and magnesium citrate, also known as the anti-stress mineral. These micronutrients contribute to normal mental function and normal functioning of the nervous system. You can find out more about the product here.

These are the phases of the menopause

Did you know? The menopause occurs due to a decrease in the female sex hormone oestrogen: In fertile women, oestrogen is mainly produced in the follicles of the ovaries. With increasing age, these follicles - and the production of oestrogen - decrease. If there are no more follicles, menstruation no longer takes place.

The menopause is divided into four phases - one of which is the menopause. The premenopause takes place before the menopause, which for many women begins in their mid-40s with hormonal changes and mild symptoms such as menstrual irregularities. The perimenopause, on the other hand, describes the year before and after the menopause. During this phase, women often experience an increase in symptoms.

The last phase of the menopause is the postmenopause: this phase begins when the last menstrual period has been over twelve months ago. The end of this phase also marks the end of the menopause.

In total, the menopause lasts around ten to 15 years, although every woman experiences this time differently. One thing is certain: the vegan Meno capsules from The Women Circle are made from clinically tested ingredients that improve the quality of life during your menopause.

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