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Herbal remedies for peri menopausal sypmtons

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dizzydo · 09/02/2006 11:35

Rather depressing title I know
Any of you wise (more mature) Mumsnetters got any tried and tested recommendations to make me feel more like 20 than (ahem) 40 something!

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Bugsy2 · 09/02/2006 11:45

black cohosh is scientifically proven to help with menopause symptoms. Not just anecdotal evidence, or old folklore but proper pharmaceutical trials have shown it helps. Don't know how or what dose one needs to take, might be worth visiting a qualified herbalist.

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dizzydo · 09/02/2006 11:56

Thanks Bugsy2 I will have a read up on that.

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velcrobott · 09/02/2006 11:58

Well could we start a support group too
I am actually diagnosed with POF.
I have increased my intake of oestrogen rich foods.
A friend herbalist keeps urging me to see her professionally... I might just....

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dizzydo · 09/02/2006 12:12

Hi Velcrobot - at the risk of sounding like an idiot, what is POF?

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Original poster
dizzydo · 09/02/2006 12:13

oops, just googled it. I am really sorry to hear that, poor you.

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velcrobott · 09/02/2006 12:31

That's all right..... except I was hoping to have a 3rd baby.... it's not completely impossible but.....

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