Menopause

Natural oestrogen supplements
Natural oestrogen supplements are increasingly popular. These so-called phyto-oestrogens are derived from plants.

Bisphosphonates to prevent and treat osteoporosis
The bisphosphonates form a class of drug which prevents and treats osteoporosis with no hormonal effects. While oestrogen as HRT is the most suitable method to prevent osteoporosis, the bisphosphonates are useful if there are contraindications for oestrogen therapy.

Natural progesterone cream
Progest – a natural progesterone cream – is popular among some women. In 1990 a doctor claimed that progesterone absorbed through the skin was better than oestrogen in preventing and reversing osteoporosis.