Menopause FAQ

Q: What is menopause and what does an effective menopause supplement do?

Menopause broadly describes any of the changes a woman experiences either just before or after she ceases to menstruate for at least one year, marking the end of her menstrual and reproductive cycles. This occurs when ovaries cease to make estrogen and progesterone, two essential hormones required for a woman’s fertility. Women usually go through this lifetime change in their late 40s or early 50s. However, menopause is a slow natural process, happening in four typical stages that overlap each other.

• Premenopause is known as the entire period of a woman’s life before actually entering menopause. Menstruation during this time usually occurs regularly, fertility is at its peak and hormones such as estrogen and progesterone are at stable levels.
• Perimenopause is the second stage. At this point, ovulation and fertility begin to slow down. Hormonal levels decline and fluctuate. Menstruation becomes irregular but has not stopped. Women can still get pregnant in perimenopause.
• Menopause. The third stage occurs when menstruation ceases completely for at least a year. Hormone levels are no longer fluctuating so drastically.
• Postmenopause is the final stage. Symptoms begin to subside due to stabilizing hormonal levels. However, women in this stage are at a higher risk for breast cancer, urinary tract infections, osteoporosis, and osteoarthritis.

Menopause can also occur as a result of surgery, treatment of a disease, or illness. In such cases, it is called induced menopause or premature ovarian failure.

Some of the symptoms of menopause may include hot flashes, irritability, weight gain, lack of concentration, mood swings, sweating profusely, racing heart, headaches, painful intercourse due to vaginal dryness, loss of libido, night sweats and insomnia. There are many things that can be done to minimize symptoms and manage menopause successfully.

The secret lies in the ingredients included in the supplement formula. The formula should be based on actual clinical research, not just a long list of ingredients that look good on the label. For maximum results it should be formulated as a day/night formula to work on multiple fronts and treat various symptoms in order to provide a total care solution, so that the body receives exactly what it needs during different times of the day. The day time formula should focus upon lessening irritability and mood swings, reducing hot flashes and helping increase concentration, while the nighttime formula should promote relaxation, sleep and eliminate night sweats. It should also help build bone mass due to calcium depletion a common occurrence due to a decrease in estrogen production after menopause.

The most effective way to combat menopausal symptoms is to have a day/night formula that provides a total care solution treating the problem from the inside out, using natural ingredients with no side effects; so that they can be taken on a long term basis for optimal support, maintenance and relief.

Q: Do all Menopause supplements work?

Unfortunately, no. Many fly-by-night companies just ride these trends, manufacturing inferior products with the wrong ingredients and proportions. They often use cheap additives and synthetic components that do not have the desired effect as active ingredients.

Q: What should I look for?

• It must provide a day/night formula – our bodies act differently at different times of the day.
• It needs to be a ‘total care solution’ for menopause and associated symptoms.
• It must be 100% pure with no added and unnecessary ingredients that may reduce the effectiveness of the product.
• It must contain clinically proven ingredients such as: Polygonum Cuspidatum Extract, Ammonium Succinate, 5-HTP, Passionflower Extract, Melatonin, Black Cohosh and Calcium.

Q: What about safety? Are there side effects to watch out for?

From our research, a quality formula should not cause any negative interactions with other medications or conditions. However, we still recommend consulting with a physician if you have a preexisting medical condition, or take medications on a regular basis.

Q: How do I take a menopause supplement?

You should take the capsules as per the manufacturer’s instructions. Usually, it is 2 capsules a day. Some women like taking the complete dosage all at once, but we recommend spacing it out to get the most from the effective ingredients. However, most supplements do not have separate day/night formulas. For supplements with day/night formula, it is recommended to take 2 capsules in the morning and 1 at night before going to bed, with or without meals. Or alternatively, 1 capsule in the morning, 1 in the afternoon and 1 at night. As with any type of supplement, you should not exceed the recommended daily dosage, since this can pose serious health risks.

Q: How long will it take to see the effects?

Some customers we spoke to reported seeing results in as little as one week. For others, it took about a month. Results also seem to be a bit different for each woman. Some experience unbelievable relief right away, while others take a little longer. Many of the reputable brands we reviewed offer refunds to customers who don’t see the results they want in any time frame.

Q: How much do menopause supplements cost?

The cost of menopause supplements varies based on the manufacturer. Many of them are worthless, just random companies with cheap quality products trying to cash in on the trend. Some of these companies sell their supplements for as much as $100 per bottle, which we think is a bit too expensive. Most of the really good supplements we tested fell in the $40-$50 range. Others may appear cheaper, but they often boast a one-month supply when they’re really giving you half the recommended dosage with plenty of fillers and binders.

Q: What’s the best menopause supplement brand to buy?

Each woman will experience varying results with different products, so it’s hard to say offhand which is the best. However, we particularly liked Research Verified Meno Relief. We found it to be the best of the 40+ products we researched, based on the product’s quality, customer feedback, and the company’s customer service.

You can experiment to see which supplement is right for you, but if you’re looking for a well-reviewed product you can count on, we think you’d love Research Verified Meno Relief, a high-quality product at a fair price.