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Choosing To Use Soy For Hot Flashes

By Laura McFadden


A large number of women will suffer from some discomfort and mood changes during menopause and will seek medical advice. In many cases, a doctor will prescribe medication that can help to suppress many of the symptoms such as night sweats. More women are now choosing natural remedies and may consider using soy products for menopause relief and some research is advisable before you begin.

Many types of drug can be prescribed by physicians to help women who may be suffering menopausal discomfort. The most widely used is HRT and this has proved successful for a large numbers of people. Many women have reported that they have experienced some unpleasant side effects after taking HRT for long periods of time and decide to look at natural remedies to help them.

Soy milk is now a popular method of treatment for a lot of women and they drink it regularly to help with the uncomfortable symptoms that they experience. Because the milk is high in estrogens, it helps to stop the human body producing the chemical that leads to hot flashes. Although the professional medical authorities have not yet endorsed its use, many doctors are now recommending it as an alternative to patients, and research is still ongoing.

There have been a large number of studies to look into whether using soy regularly is bad for the health. It has been widely reported that women that have used it for a while have suffered from some unpleasant digestive problems but in most cases the symptoms are mild. There is still a lot of research to be done which should clarify the risks, and as yet, these findings are not clear.

Medical reports have been published that have stated using soy can increase the risks of cancer in women. Breast cancer patients are often advised not to use it due to the levels of estrogens. These reports have been countered by others that say its use can help to prevent or slow down some cancers. If you are cancer patient and plan to use soy you should consult your general practitioner in advance.

There are many ways to use soy in your diet and it can be found in most stores. Milk is very popular and it is also used to make burgers, sports bars and cereals. A lot of vegetarian ready meals and meat substitutes that are on the market will contain tofu and this is regularly used in things such as sausages.

If you are considering alternative medicines or therapies there are a couple of important things to think about. If you start using soy products and you do not notice an improvement then it may not be the correct way to go. If you start to feel better after using it then you should continue as long as you do not experience any other health problems.

Any course of therapy has side effects and your physician should be consulted for advice before you start any treatments. If you are in good health, eat healthy and nutritious foods and do some type of exercise you will respond much better to most therapies. There is a lot of detailed information on the internet regarding the use of soy and reading this may help you with your decisions.




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