The Truth About Menopausal Symptoms: Effective and Safe Solutions

Avoid FDA-approved hormone medications as they are not real hormones and come with potential risks.

Consider bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) for relief of menopausal symptoms and protection against bone loss and muscle mass decline.

A very low-carbohydrate diet, such as keto or carnivore, may help alleviate menopausal symptoms for many women.

Exercise and herbal supplements have mixed reviews in relieving menopausal symptoms.

Vitamins and minerals, particularly magnesium, vitamin D, zinc, and B vitamins, may offer some relief.

Are FDA-approved hormone medications safe?

—No, they are not real hormones and have potential risks, including increased likelihood of cancer, heart attack, stroke, and blood clots.

What is bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT)?

—BHRT uses real hormones, such as estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone, to relieve menopausal symptoms and protect against bone loss and muscle mass decline.

Can a low-carbohydrate diet help with menopausal symptoms?

—Yes, many women have reported significant improvement in menopausal symptoms by adopting a very low-carbohydrate diet, such as keto or carnivore.

Do exercise and herbal supplements effectively relieve menopausal symptoms?

—Results vary among women. While some may find mild relief, others may not experience significant improvement.

Do vitamins and minerals help with menopausal symptoms?

—Some vitamins and minerals, including magnesium, vitamin D, zinc, and B vitamins, have shown limited research and anecdotal reports of providing relief for menopausal symptoms.

00:00Dr. Ken Berry, a family physician with over 20 years of experience, shares insights on relieving menopausal symptoms without risky medications.

01:12FDA-approved hormone medications do not contain real hormones and come with potential risks.

09:45Eating a very low-carbohydrate diet, such as keto or carnivore, has shown promising results in alleviating menopausal symptoms.

11:05Exercise and herbal supplements have mixed reviews in relieving menopausal symptoms.

12:15Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) with real hormones offers relief from menopausal symptoms and protects against bone loss and muscle mass decline.