Menopause-Sexual Impact & Treatment

This is the most dramatic organic change that you will undergo as you age.

Menopause occurs between the ages of 45 - 55, although it is possible to begin earlier. A significant reduction in the production of Estrogen brings about this change signifying the end of ovulation, menstruation and fertility.

This does not mean however that your sexual desire, energy and enjoyment has to end also. On the contrary, it has become clear that not only does interest and capacity for sex continue well beyond menopause, but that many women report an increased enjoyment of sex at this time, due to the absence of concerns regarding unwanted pregnancies and menstruation problems.

The major sexual impact of the menopause can include a shrinking of the vagina and thinning of the vaginal walls due to the decrease in Estrogen, along with a loss of elasticity and decreased vaginal lubrication during sexual arousal.

Some women experience only slight changes in sexual function, while others have severe symptoms and discomfort from dryness and pain with intercourse, or genital soreness for a few days after sexual activity.

Other Sexual Conditions

Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)

Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is a collection of physical, psychological and emotional symptoms that many women experience during the one to two weeks before a menstrual period.

Symptoms may be related to cyclic changes in female sex hormones, pituitary hormones, prostaglandins and certain brain chemicals known as neurotransmitters. Magnesium deficiency could play a role.

Lifestyle is also thought to play a significant role in PMS, especially if you smoke, lead a stressful life, rarely exercise, sleep too little or have a diet high in caffeine, alcohol, salt, red meat or sugary foods.

Increasing the general health of your diet and lifestyle will prove significant as part of any type of treatment regime.

Painful Sexual Intercourse (Dyspareunia)

Dyspareunia is the experience of pain during or after sexual intercourse. It can involve the vagina, clitoris or labia. You may experience pain at the entrance of the vagina, deeper pain during penetration, or tightening of the vaginal muscles.

Common causes of such pain include:

• Vaginal dryness.
• Side effects of drugs such as antihistamines.
• Endometriosis.
• Inflammation of the area surrounding the vaginal opening.
• Skin diseases.
• Urinary tract infections.

Natural treatments:

Many ingredients are well recognised for their sexual health benefits. However, it is important to understand that your body needs more than just a few individual ingredients.

To reach optimum performance your body requires a wide synergistic range of nutrients that must target the health of all your main organs, including your sexual organs and body systems.

Your body requires a specific combination of herbal extracts, essential minerals, active enzymes, vitamins and co-factors to produce the best results:

Recent studies show that 68% of women frequently experience a decrease in libido and a lack of sexual satisfaction.

Tribulus Terrestris and Chaste Tree Berry can help to improve both desire and performance whilst increasing sexual energy.

Tribulus raises progesterone levels, is an excellent circulatory and heart tonic and can help dilate arteries, helping to enhance sexual sensitivity, increase stamina and improve satisfaction...

... Whereas Chaste Tree Berry also balances estrogen dominance, overcoming symptoms of menopause and PMS such as headaches, breast tenderness, cramps and bloating.

Damiana and Sarsaparilla are exceptional supporting energizer for the nervous system and increase sexual desire and energy. Sarsaparilla also contains "building block" chemicals to "stimulate the synthesis of sex hormones".

Dong Quai is used to help combat premenstrual syndrome, menstrual cramps, irregularity, retarded flow, weakness during the menstrual period, and symptoms of menopause by inhibiting estradiol binding to estrogen receptors. It also acts as a blood purifier, increasing oxygen to the capillaries.

Black Cohosh normalizes the female reproductive system. It's active ingredients include triterpene glycosides, isoflavones and aromatic acids, having reputed positive effects on menopausal and post-menopausal complaints.

Wild Yam Extract is used as a natural alternative for estrogen replacement therapy, postmenopausal vaginal dryness, premenstrual syndrome and osteoporosis, whilst increasing female energy and libido.

Bilberry contains high levels of tannic acid, and improves circulation.

Ginkgo Biloba Extract improves vascular function and circulation, vital for normal sexual function and desire.

The above ingredients and more can be found in 1 or both of 2 potent Xtend-Life products, Total Balance Women's Plus and our new Female Rejuvenator formula.

Total Balance Women's Plus is the foundation product for a woman's sexual health and for the prevention of menopausal effects and the symptoms of PMS. Because this formula concentrates on whole body health it will in time help with overall sexual health and satisfaction.

The ingredients in Total Balance Women's Plus increase blood flow and assists in heightening female sensation by activating the body's natural hormone production while supplying vital nutrients necessary for peak sexual performance and sexual organ health.

Female Rejuvenator on the other hand is designed more specifically to deal with two specific areas:

Firstly it is suitable for all ages of female sexual and reproductive health, meaning it will help to significantly prevent and/or combat the signs of Menopause and is also considerably valuable in reducing and relieving symptoms of PMS, including headaches, in the young.

Secondly it is successful in increasing sexual desire, performance and pleasure - much more widespread in women than generally perceived - and contains additional ingredients to combat common sexual problems such as vaginal dryness and resulting painful intercourse.

For best long term results Female Rejuvenator should be taken with the full dose of Total Balance Women's Plus. However, it can be taken as a stand-alone product.

Omega 3 DHA Fish Oil Esters are also useful in addition to the above as they will help with general circulatory health which is in turn so very important for good sexual health.

Recommended Natural Protocol for Female Sexual Health

Protocol 1: Optimal

Optimal For assistance with overall health and sexual longevity, reducing risks of debilitating conditions and improving immune system resistance against disease:

Protocol 2:

If your sole concern is to reduce the effects of menopause, or PMS or to improve libido.

Protocol 3:

If you feel that you do not need a boost in libido and have no specific sexual health issues.

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