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FEATUREMENOPAUSE
Your Natural Guide to
The Menopause
Why the menopause occurs insomnia, irritability, breast tenderness, The sea buckthorn plant is one of the few
The menopause signals the end of the skin problems, increased bleeding, vaginal good dietary sources of polyunsaturated
monthly menstrual cycle and the end of a dryness and reduced sex drive. omega 7 fatty acids, which are important
women’s fertility, typically occurring components of the mucous membranes
around the age of 50. It is a natural Nutritional support for forming the internal lining of the vaginal
process resulting from changes in symptoms tract. Supplementation with omega 7 fatty
hormone levels within the body. Of all the menopausal symptoms, vaginal acids helps to maintain the natural
Premature menopause can occur in dryness has the greatest impact on libido. lubrication of the vaginal tract in
younger women, and can result following Without sufficient vaginal lubrication, menopausal women, thereby preventing
surgical removal of the ovaries, or after women can experience soreness, irritation discomfort during intercourse.
certain types of chemotherapy for cancer. and burning during sex. Something that
was previously pleasurable is now painful. What is Omega 7?
Symptoms of the Along with the physical reality of painful Sea buckthorn (Hippophaë rhamnoides) is
menopause intercourse, vaginal dryness can also have a berry bush found in Asia and Europe. A
Menopausal symptoms include hot flushes, a psychological impact. long history of traditional use and modern
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