A review of 20 remedies and medications for menopause

Many people are used to using the terms “menopause” and “menopause” as synonyms. But they actually indicate different periods in a woman’s life. Menopause is the last menstruation and the general decline of fertility. What happens afterwards has a great impact on the physical and psychological well-being of women.

Menopause is always accompanied by changes in hormonal levels. First of all, it affects the function of the ovaries. For rare women, this period passes without much change. Most people react acutely to hormonal fluctuations.

It is possible to alleviate the fate of the fair sex at menopause with the help of correctly selected drugs and special means. Often resorting to hormone replacement therapy (HRT) or taking phytoestrogens. Not without vitamin and mineral complexes and sedatives. Our experts have conducted a study and ranked the best of them.

Overview of menopausal products and medications

Nomination	place	product name	price
Hormonal drugs for menopause	1	Femostone	1 046€
2	Cyclo-Proginova	769€
3	Klimen	1 205€
4	Angelic	1 214€
5	Ovestin suppositories	1 067€
Phytoestrogens IF MENOPAUSE	1	Climadinone	469€
2	Inoclim	934€
3	Qi-Klim	310€
4	Estrovel	465€
5	Climactoplan N	543€
vitamin and mineral preparationsPRE-MENOPAUSE	1	Menopause	1 047€
2	Doppelgerz Aktiv Menopause	524€
3	Orthomol Femin	2 890€
4	Complivit Calcium D3 Gold	563€
5	Femicaps	1 611€
MENOPAUZE sedatives	1	Dormiplant	392€
2	Nervohel	435€
3	Persen	487€
4	Evalar Calm Formula Tryptophan	817€
5	Novo-Passit	586€

The best hormonal preparations

It is possible to regulate the hormonal balance with the help of complex products containing progestagens (progesterone) and estrogens. At the same time, preference is given to preparations with as low as possible, but effective oestrogen content.

Femostone

Rating: 4.9

The first place review is occupied by the menopause hormonal drug Femoston. It is made in the Netherlands. It comes in 5 dosages that are chosen individually for each woman. This is a combination drug containing 17β-estradiol (estrogenic component) and didrogesterone (gestagenic component).

Femostone in any dosage is available in round film-coated tablets, of which there are always 28 in the package. Take the drug strictly on the days of the week. Initially choose a convenient time and thereafter always stick to it. On the back of the blister there is a picture of the sequence with an arrow. This MHT drug is considered one of the mildest in action.

In reviews, women note that they were able to safely survive their menopause with Femostone. Alleviation of symptoms after just 10 days. Our experts included Femostone in the review because it effectively restores hormonal background and markedly improves the quality of life. It makes women feel younger and healthier.

Advantages of

• Convenient scheme of application;
• The pills are easy to swallow;
• Eliminate “hot flashes” and other unpleasant symptoms;
• Prevention of osteoporosis;
• Prevention of heart and vascular disease.

Disadvantages

• A large list of contraindications and possible side effects.

Cyclo-Proginova

Rating: 4.8

The German preparation Ciclo-Proginova is in second place in this review. This hormonal medication contains estradiol valerate, which is converted into 17β-estradiol, and norgestrel (a progesterone derivative). The last component is important for the prevention of pathological overgrowth of the lining of the uterus and endometrial oncopathology.

Cyclo-Proginova are round pills: there are 11 white ones and 10 light brown ones. Each pack is designed for 21 days of use. After that, a one-week break is taken and the next package is started. Women at menopause are allowed to start taking this remedy on any day of the cycle.

According to reviews of those who took Cyclo-Proginova at menopause, it really works. The “hot flashes” and depression are gone. Cyclo-Proginova deserves its place in the review, because, if properly prescribed by a specialist, has a good effect on women’s health. The drug does not affect weight gain, does not increase appetite, and is comfortable to use. And if a woman forgets to take a dose, it can be done in the next 24 hours.

Advantages

• Estradiol is supplemented with norgestrel;
• handy little pills;
• Improves the psycho-emotional state;
• Eliminates hot flashes.

Disadvantages

• The intimidating number of contraindications and possible side effects.

Climen

Rating: 4.7

The third place in the review went to the French drug Klimen. The drug contains estradiol valerate and cyproterone acetate (progesterone derivative). Thanks to the latter component, the risk of atypical pathological growth of the endometrium is reduced. The drug is prescribed for estrogen deficiency at the onset of menopause.

Klimen is available as a tablet: 11 in white and 10 in pink. Take 1 tablet every day. The blister has instructions on the circle with an arrow, and the days of the week are prescribed. It is advisable to take the drug at the same time. Many women from personal experience note that it is better to do it before going to bed. In this case, the fluctuations of hormones will not be much of a concern during the day.

Reviews about the drug meet mostly positive. We included Klimen in the review because it effectively eliminates the negative manifestations after menopause. But at the same time, women note that the effect will not come immediately. However, with sufficient accumulation of hormones in the body, sleep is sure to improve, nervousness will be eliminated, “flushes” will be less disturbing.

Advantages

• A good combination of hormones;
• convenient packaging;
• Drama is easy to swallow;
• Helps to cope with the negative manifestations of menopause.

Disadvantages

• Not available in all drugstores.

Angelic

Rating: 4.6

Fourth place in the review is occupied by the German drug Angelik. Contains 17β-estradiol and the synthetic progestagen drospirenone. The former is needed to replace estrogen in a woman’s body after the onset of menopause. The latter can control acyclic bleeding and prevent the pathological growth of the endometrium.

Anzhelik is available in small film-coated tablets of grayish-pink color. A cardboard pocket for the blister is included in the package for convenience. By putting the pills in there, you can always carry them with you. One tablet is taken every day. After drinking all 28 pieces, the next day they start a new pack of the drug Angelik.

In reviews, women often mention that this hormonal drug gets rid of edema, reduces sweating, normalizes the emotional state and at the same time does not provoke weight gain. Anjelik is included in the review as a drug that returns the joy of life to women at menopause.

Advantages

• A good combination of estradiol and drospirenone;
• convenient blister;
• small pills that are easy to swallow;
• Effectively relieves menopausal symptoms.

Disadvantages

• Can cause complications with prolonged use.

Ovestin suppositories

Rating: 4.5

Closes the review of hormonal drugs Ovestin in suppositories. It is produced in the Netherlands. The drug contains estriol. It compensates for the lack of estrogen in women in the period after menopause and weakens the accompanying symptoms. Ovestin has proven itself especially well in the treatment of pathologies from the genitourinary system.

One suppository contains 0.5 mg of estriol. The drug is injected into the vagina at night before going to bed. In the first weeks the suppositories are used every day, and then gradually reduce the dose, focusing on the relief of symptoms. The maintenance dose is 1 suppository 2 times in 7 days.

Women in the reviews praise this drug very much, because it effectively eliminates itching and dryness in the vagina, and also solves such a delicate problem as urinary incontinence. Ovestin is deservedly included in the review of drugs for ZGT at menopause, because it acts locally, the positive dynamics from it develops almost after the first suppository, and side effects occur very rarely.

Advantages of

• OST drug of local action;
• Solves the problem of urinary incontinence;
• Gets rid of dryness, itching and burning in the vagina;
• Convenient scheme of application.

Disadvantages

• Mild mucosal irritation may occur at first.

The best phytoestrogens

Some women are afraid to take hormonal drugs or they have a number of contraindications, so gynecologists may suggest that they take phytoestrogens. The components of such products are of plant origin, but have estrogen-like effect.

Klimadinon

Rating: 4.9

The first place review is occupied by the German drug Klimadinon. This is a herbal remedy that contains cimicifuga. With the systematic use of this phytoestrogen, it is possible to significantly alleviate all the symptoms that occur after the onset of menopause.

Climadinone can be bought in drops or in tablets. Determine the exact time for admission and adhere to it throughout the course. A single dose is 30 drops or 1 tablet. These doses need to be taken twice a day. There is also Climadinone Uno. It is enough to take once a day. The pills are swallowed as a whole with half a glass of still water.

In the reviews, women note that the therapeutic effect of Klimadinon comes 2 weeks after the start of treatment. Our experts included it in the review because it has a gentle effect on the body, allows you to effectively eliminate vascular and psycho-emotional disorders at menopause, which bother women and cause a lot of discomfort.

Advantages

• Standardized extract of tsimitsifuga in the composition;
• Several forms of release;
• Single application (if Climadinone Uno is chosen);
• Removes anxiety, increased irritability;
• Improves the quality of sleep;
• Gets rid of “hot flashes”;
• Does not thicken the endometrium.

Disadvantages

• The effect develops only after 2 weeks from the beginning of therapy.

Inoclim

Rating: 4.8

The French dietary supplement Inoclim is in second place in the review. This dietary supplement with estrogen-like effects. The main active ingredient of Inoclim is soybean extract, which is rich in genistin and daidzin. Because of this, this product is very similar to synthetic estrogens.

Inoclim comes in the form of small, bean-shaped pink capsules. There are 30 of these in a package. Take 1-2 capsules a day with your main meal. Inoklima has no side effects, as sex hormones do. It is not capable of stimulating mucosal hyperplasia of the genital tract and does not contribute to hormone-dependent neoplasms.

Women in their reviews note that Inoklim is easy to swallow, does not cause unpleasant side effects. He quite successfully fights attacks of palpitations, increased sweating, feelings of heat, so it is included in the review of medications for menopause. But women say that in the severe course of menopausal syndrome phytoestrogens alone are not enough.

Advantages

• natural composition;
• Does not have the same side effects as hormones;
• Capsules are easy to use;
• Gently relieves unpleasant symptoms of menopause.

Drawbacks

• In severe cases it may not be effective.

Qi-Klim

Rating: 4.7

The next place in the reviewdistributed to a phytopreparation Tsi-Klim. It is made in Russia by the pharmaceutical company Evalar. The active ingredient – tsimitsifugi extract dry. This phytoestrogen is essential at menopause, when the female body sharply reduces the production of estrogen, but on the other hand increases the secretion of luteinizing and follicle stimulating hormones.

Ci-Clim comes in small pink coated tablets. Take them 1 piece in the morning and evening, adhering to a certain schedule. Chew tablets should not be chewed. They are swallowed whole and half a glass of water. The duration of treatment should be determined by your doctor.

The fair sex, who have gone through menopause, in their reviews note that the effect of the Tsi-Klima develops gradually – about 2-4 weeks of treatment. We put this phytopreparation in the review, because it is effective against psychoemotional and vegetovascular disorders that occur during menopause.

Advantages

• estrogen-like effect;
• sedative properties;
• It gets rid of “hot flashes”, increased sweating;
• The tablets are easy to swallow.

Disadvantages

• The result becomes visible after 2-4 weeks of treatment.

Estrovel

Rating: 4.6

The fourth place in the review went to the Russian biologically active supplement Estrovel. It has a complex composition. Along with phytoestrogens (soy isoflavones) it contains vitamins, trace elements and other useful substances. This combined dietary supplement helps menopausal women continue to live an active, joyful life.

Estrovel comes in sand-colored capsules. They are small and easy to swallow. But some women are embarrassed by a specific smell after opening the blister. Take 1-2 capsules a day with meals when menopause. Duration of use – 2 months. If necessary, after a one-month break, the reception is resumed.

Women in the reviews note that it is not worth waiting for miracles from Estrovel, but menopausal symptoms this tool can significantly alleviate. Our experts decided to include it in the review, because it has a balanced composition, gently acts on the female body during menopause, has almost no side effects and does not provoke weight gain.

Advantages

• complex composition;
• stabilizes the psycho-emotional state;
• Increases sexual activity;
• Relieves rapid fatigue.

Disadvantages

• The effect is not immediately noticeable.

Climactoplan N

Rating: 4.5

Closes the review of phytoestrogens homeopathic remedy Climactoplan N. It is produced in Germany. The drug contains cymicifuga and other natural ingredients. Klimaktoplan N designed to combat the main manifestations of postmenopausal syndrome.

Available in small white tablets for swallowing. They have a sweet taste. Package contains 100 units. Take 1-2 tablets at a time. Repeat intake three times a day. The tablet is taken slowly in the mouth, before or after a meal, 30 minutes before and after surgery. Duration of treatment with the drug should be determined by the doctor. The average therapeutic course – 3-4 months.

In reviews of the fair sex prostitutes note that Klimaktoplan N, although it does not work quickly, but over time, noticeably facilitates life at menopause. Our experts included it in the review because it has a natural composition, is conveniently taken and brings women back to normal life.

Advantages

• Cimicifuga and other beneficial components in the composition;
• The tablets are easy to swallow;
• Does not provoke adverse reactions;
• It is an effective treatment for menopausal symptoms.

Disadvantages

• The effect develops gradually.

The best vitamin and mineral preparations

Hormone therapy is primarily used for menopause. However, the complex maintenance of women’s health must include taking vitamins, minerals and amino acids.

Menopause

Rating: 4.9

First place in the review is occupied by the combination drug Menopeis. It is manufactured in the United Kingdom. This product contains vitamins (11 pieces), minerals (9 pieces) and amino acids (2 pieces). This complex, along with other remedies, helps women combat menopausal symptoms.

Menopace is a dark green hard gelatin capsules. They are taken once a day at a rate of 1. It is done during or immediately after the main meal. You can drink the vitamins with water or other cold beverage. The capsules are easy to swallow and have no unpleasant odors.

Female representatives note in their reviews that Menopeis helps them cope with “hot flashes”, increased sweating, vaginal dryness, mood swings and other unpleasant symptoms during menopause. Our experts included Menopeis in the review because this drug has a balanced composition and is well tolerated by women’s bodies.

Advantages

• Complete set of vitamins, minerals, amino acids;
• An easy to swallow capsule;
• Improve the appearance;
• Reduce the symptoms of menopause.

Disadvantages

• Capsules taken on an empty stomach may cause nausea.

Doppelgerz Aktiv Menopause

Rating: 4.8

The second place review our experts gave the German complex Doppelgerz Aktiv Menopause. This dietary supplement, along with vitamins and calcium, contains soy isoflavones, the chemical structure is similar to that produced in the body of women estradiol. This complex reduces the risk of functional disorders of the female cyclic process.

Doppelgerz Aktiv Menopause comes in a fairly large beige tablets with a separating ridge. In a pack of 30 pieces. It is enough for 1 month of use, as the tablets are taken once a day. They must be taken with plenty of water. There is no need to chew the pills. They are swallowed normally, but if there are difficulties, it is possible to break the tablet into 2 parts.

Reviews about Doppelgerz Activ Menopause are mostly positive. This dietary supplement is deservedly included in the review, because against the background of its use reduces hot flashes and sweating, calms the nervous system, improves the condition of hair, skin, nails. Tolerability of the remedy is good, there are almost no side effects.

Advantages

• Soy isoflavones in the composition;
• Get rid of the major symptoms of menopause;
• Improves appearance;
• Virtually no side effects.

Disadvantages

• The pills are quite large.

Orthomol Femin

Rating: 4.7

Another German complex Orthomol Femin is located in the third position of the review. It contains sufficient phytoestrogens (isoflavones from soybeans, lignans from linseeds), essential vitamins and trace elements for women. It is prescribed for the nutritional therapy of menopausal symptoms.

Ortmol Fémin comes in small capsules. Take them 1 unit 2 times a day with meals. Drink them with a glass of still water. The duration of use is 4 weeks. If necessary, the use can be repeated. It is advisable to start taking it with the appearance of the first symptoms of menopause.

In reviews of the complex Ortomol Femin women note that they are comfortable taking these vitamins. They like the results of their use. Our experts included this complex in the review, because with its help it is possible to reduce discomfort during “hot flashes”, quickly stabilizes the emotional and physical state.

Advantages

• The ingenious composition;
• Improves quality of life at menopause;
• Capsules are easy to swallow.

Disadvantages

• Individual intolerance to individual components is possible.

Complivit Calcium D3 Gold

Rating: 4.6

Fourth place went to Complivit Calcium D3 Gold. It is made by a Russian manufacturer – Pharmstandard. In developing this product manufacturers took into account the hormonal changes that occur in women with the onset of menopause. Food supplement contains calcium, vitamin D3, K1, isoflavone genistein.

Calcium D3 Gold from Complivit comes in the form of fairly large white coated tablets. But they have an oval, streamlined shape, so they can be swallowed almost without problems. They are taken 1 piece a day. Do it with a meal. Minimum course of treatment – 1 month. After a break the application can be repeated.

Many women in the reviews note that this remedy has actually helped them improve their well-being during menopause. Complivit Calcium D3 Gold is included in the review because it not only improves mood and reduces hot flashes, but also strengthens bones and teeth, supports joint health, increases collagen synthesis.

Advantages of

• balanced composition;
• It alleviates the symptoms of menopause;
• Strengthens the bones;
• Improves the appearance.

Disadvantages

• fairly large tablets.

Femikaps

Rating: 4.5

At the bottom of the review of vitamin and mineral complexes BAD Femikaps. It is produced in Finland. Contains vitamins B6, E, magnesium, polyunsaturated fatty acids and herbal extracts. Recommended for correction of women during hormonal imbalance at menopause.

Available as pale brown capsules. They are relatively large, but because they are streamlined, they are easy to swallow. Take them in 2 pieces 2 times a day with meals. Drink the remedy with a sufficient amount of water. The course of treatment is 2-3 months.

In the reviews, women note that Femicaps is quite worthy of attention. If you pin your hopes only on this dietary supplement, it may not meet your expectations, but if you take it in combination with other agents, then the positive dynamics will not be long to wait. Femikaps is deservedly in the review, as it contains beneficial components for women’s health and causes almost no side effects.

Advantages

• Non-overweight, but balanced composition;
• The capsules are easy to swallow;
• Improves overall health;
• Skin, hair and nails look better.

Disadvantages

• Possible allergic reactions.

Best sedatives

At menopause, women become especially irritable, they have trouble sleeping, and they are often bothered by panic attacks. In such a case, you can not do without the use of sedatives.

Dormiplant

Rating: 4.9

In first place in the review was the German drug Dormiplant. It contains a dried extract of rhizomes with valerian roots and a dried extract of melissa leaves. This combination herbal medicine has an excellent calming effect. It is recommended for nervousness and difficulty falling asleep, which often occurs during menopause.

Dormiplant is a film-coated tablets blue. Their size is small and they are easily swallowed. The pills smell strongly of valerian. When insomnia is recommended to take 2 tablets 30 minutes before going to sleep. For psycho-emotional irritability – 2 pieces in the morning and evening. The therapeutic course of treatment may take 6-8 weeks.

Reviews about the drug are mostly positive. Women note that they sleep better and react more calmly to the world around them with Dormiplanps. Our experts included it in the review because the drug has a natural composition, is mild on the body and causes almost no adverse reactions.

Advantages

• natural composition;
• the tablets are easy to take;
• Excellent sedative;
• Normalize sleep.

Disadvantages

• Not sold in all pharmacies.

Nervohel

Rating: 4.8

German homeopathic remedy Nervohel occupies the second position in the review. They are used for increased nervous excitability, neurosis-like reactions during menopause, disorders of falling asleep and sleep.

Nervohel is available in the form of medium-sized tablets. They are white, sweet-tasting. 50 pills in a jar. Take the medication 3 times a day for 20 minutes before a meal or 60 minutes after a meal. One tablet at a time is enough. It is held under the tongue until completely dissolved. The course of treatment may be 2-3 weeks.

In reviews, women note that the results become apparent after 10-14 days of therapy. Nervohel helps to calm and sleep, and over time, insomnia attacks stop. Another homeopathic remedy gets rid of constant anxiety, nervousness and depression, for which it was in the review.

Advantages

• homeopathic composition;
• small tablets;
• Does not cause adverse reactions;
• Gets rid of insomnia;
• Improves the general condition.

Disadvantages

• The action develops gradually.

Persen

Rating: 4.7

In Slovenia, the sedative Persen is produced, which is located on the third position of the review. It contains dry extracts of valerian, melissa and mint. The drug is positioned as a sedative and antispasmodic. It is recommended to take at insomnia and irritability occurring at menopause.

Persen is available in the form of tablets covered in a dark brown shell. Because of their small size they are easy to swallow. And a rather thick shell protects from the pronounced taste of valerian. With nervousness and irritability prescribes 2-3 tablets 2-3 times a day. With insomnia – 2-3 tablets 30-60 minutes before scheduled rest.

Reviews about the drug are mostly good. We included it in the review because Persen provides relaxation, eliminates anxiety and normalizes sleep. The drug acts gently, it does not make the head heavy and does not obscure the consciousness. With a course of application of this remedy, women even at menopause remain shy.

Advantages

• good composition;
• acts gently, does not inhibit;
• Well soothes and normalizes sleep;
• Small tablets are easy to swallow.

Disadvantages

• contains lactose.

Evalar Formula of tranquility Tryptophan

Rating: 4.6

The fourth place of the reviewdistributed to the Russian drug Formula Calm from Evalar. It contains L-tryptophan (an essential amino acid), as well as vitamins B5 and B6. These are the most essential substances responsible for mood and sleep. They contribute to the production of the “hormone of happiness. For women at menopause their balance is especially important.

Sold in a bottle containing 60 capsules of white color Formula of happiness. Recommended to take this remedy 1-2 capsules twice a day regardless of meals. Duration of use – at least 4 weeks. If there is a need, the therapeutic course can be extended.

Reviews about the remedy Formula of tranquility occur mostly positive. Women note that with these capsules, they quickly get rid of nervous tension, anxiety and nervousness. Calm formula from Evalar is deservedly in the review, because during the day it improves mood and performance due to the production of serotonin, and at night the quality of sleep due to the production of melatonin.

Advantages

• safe composition;
• Convenient scheme of application;
• relief both day and night;
• Normalization of sleep even with a single application.

Disadvantages

• Hypersensitivity of individual components.

Novo-Passit

Rating: 4.5

Closes the review of the Czech drug Novo-Passit. The drug has a combined composition. It contains herbs: valerian, melissa, St. John’s wort, hawthorn, elderberry, hop, passiflora. And also the composition is supplemented with guaifenesin, which has an anxiolytic effect.

The drug is available in fairly large green tablets. Take them 1 piece 3 times a day before meals. If necessary, the doctor may recommend taking 2 pills at a time. If nausea occurs, it is advisable to take the drug after meals. The tablets can be replaced by a solution that is consumed undiluted or diluted in a small amount of water.

In reviews, women note that Novo-Passit effectively helps to combat anxiety, tension, fears and insomnia. Our experts included it in the review because, despite the good effect, after Novo-Passit you do not feel lethargy, sleepiness during the day. Also this remedy does not provoke addiction.

Advantages

• combined composition;
• There is a choice of tablets or solution;
• Calms, but does not make you lethargic;
• Does not provoke addiction.

Disadvantages

• It is prohibited to drink alcohol during therapy.