Menopause is the stage of a woman’s life when she experiences absence of menstrual period for 12 consecutive months. This is a natural biological process and during this process of menopause and beyond, women can experience variety of unpleasant symptoms like hot flashes, insomnia, night sweats, hair loss, mood swings, fatigue and vaginal dryness due to sudden drop in the level of estrogen. 
Saw Palmeto
Saw plameto has been used in men for a long time to help with the prostate gland. Now it’s been found that some women in menopause treatment can benefit from it too.
Flaxseeds
Flaxseeds also contain high amounts of phytoestrogens that help offer relief from menopausal symptoms, including hot flashes, night sweats and vaginal dryness etc. Grind a small amount of flax seeds to form a coarse powder. Add 2 tablespoons of this powder to a bowl of yogurt or cereal and have it for breakfast every day for extended relief.
Black Cohosh
Black Cohosh is a widely used herb for treating menopausal symptoms, particularly hot flashes and night sweats. Though its result are promising, but they have not been fully proven. Black Cohosh can be taken in tablet, capsule tea form.
Macafem
Macafem is a nonestrogenic herb, that is, it does not have the phytoestrogen component. It is largely grown in the Macau region of Peru. It regulates the hormones making a woman feel more energized.
Ginseng
Though this herb cannot control hot flashes, but it can be used for treating sleep disorders and changes in the moods like irritability and restlessness. It can help you fetch a good night’s sound sleep and also lower chances of memory lapses.
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