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If you are going through menopause or are firmly in your post-menopausal years, you may be tearing your hair out (what\u2019s left of it!) trying to deal with the many symptoms<\/a> of this significant life transition. Fear not–you may be able to get significant relief from essential oils.<\/p>\n Here are the top oils to help you weather the change and emerge your best self on the other side.<\/p>\n Menopause is technically the term for being at least 12 months past your last menstrual cycle, but many people refer to menopause as the final transition to lack of menses too. The average age<\/a> to enter menopause is about 51, but smokers typically enter menopause early. Premature ovarian failure(1<\/a>) and hysterectomy(2<\/a>) can also cause abrupt early menopause.<\/p>\n Menopause has so many symptoms they often get confused with other conditions, but if you have any of these signs coupled with fewer or no periods, you may be postmenopausal or going through menopause:<\/p>\n While not every woman experiences all of the symptoms above, did you know that nine out of every 10 American women do suffer from hot flashes<\/a>? Curiously, most Asian and Latin American women who live on their native continents are not troubled by hot flashes and night sweats. In the case of Asian women, it\u2019s thought that high soy content in the diet may battle this particular symptom, while with Latinas, it\u2019s the consumption of hot peppers.<\/p>\n Hot flashes are a terrible nuisance, but they do not pose the health risks that other aspects of menopause do. Weight gain around the abdomen can increase your risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes. Fluctuating hormones can trigger hypothyroidism, while the loss of estrogen can cause osteoporosis and increased LDL cholesterol (the dangerous kind).<\/p>\n Related:\u00a07 Essential Oils for Hot Flashes & Night Sweats<\/a><\/p>\n Because menopause can affect your quality of life and your health, it\u2019s essential to keep your symptoms in check as much as possible. A major clinical trial called the Women\u2019s Health Initiative discovered that synthetic hormone replacement therapy (HRT), which was previously thought to be safe, actually increases<\/a> women\u2019s risk of cancer and heart disease, so this is no longer the standard therapy for many women. With no other pharmaceutical alternative, it\u2019s lucky that essential oils can offer much of the relief found in HRT.<\/p>\n Clary sage essential oil is hands down the number one oil for the all-around treatment of menopause. With natural phytoestrogens that simulate the effects of estrogen on the body, clary sage essential oil helps balance your hormones, which has a domino effect on menopause symptoms. Clary sage essential oil decreases anxiety by lowering cortisol production, reduces hot flashes, and helps fight weight gain. This well-studied oil also quells insomnia and eases spasms that can accompany painful menstrual periods during the transition into menopause.<\/p>\n (Purchase<\/a>)<\/p>\n Roman chamomile essential oil is another popular natural aid during menopause. It alleviates stress (which also helps with sleep) and reduces pain, especially headaches that are common during this time. If you are experiencing skin problems during menopause, roman chamomile essential oil can calm breakouts and reduce inflammation. Roman chamomile essential oil is also an excellent choice to help regulate irregular menstrual periods in the months leading up to full menopause.<\/p>\n (<\/span>Learn More<\/span><\/a> | <\/span>Purchase<\/span><\/a>)<\/span><\/p>\n If you suffer from menopausal hot flashes and night sweats, peppermint should be your go-to essential oil. Its menthol components provide cooling relief– just don\u2019t use it on your face or mucous membranes where it can be an irritant. Peppermint essential oil is also energizing if menopause saps your vitality, and even using it in a diffuser can give you more pep. This essential oil is ideal to calm headaches and nausea too.<\/p>\n (<\/span>Learn More<\/span><\/a> | <\/span>Purchase<\/span><\/a>)<\/span><\/p>\n Between night sweats and insomnia, menopause can do a number on your sleep. Lavender essential oil can counter those symptoms, allowing you to relax and enjoy deep slumber to get the rest you need. Lavender is very well studied for this use, and it is safer than sleeping pills or other prescription medications. Lavender essential oil is also an excellent choice if you find your heart racing–a common problem for women in early menopause.<\/p>\n (<\/span>Learn More<\/span><\/a> | <\/span>Purchase<\/span><\/a>)<\/span><\/p>\n Cypress essential oil is another oil to combat a wide range of menopause symptoms. It reduces hot flashes, calms irritability, and relaxes tense muscles. Cypress essential oil also decreases fluid retention, swelling, and bloating, while detoxifying the lymph system. It improves blood flow and hastens the end of drawn-out, heavy periods too.<\/p>\n (<\/span>Learn More<\/span><\/a> | <\/span>Purchase<\/span><\/a>)<\/span><\/p>\n Do you have problems with menopause-related brain fog and loss of concentration? Basil has been shown to improve focus and fight both mental and physical fatigue, which makes it perfect for menopause. This energizing essential oil is ideal for topical, aromatherapy, and internal use.<\/p>\n (<\/span>Learn More<\/span><\/a> | <\/span>Purchase<\/span><\/a>)<\/span><\/p>\n Thyme is another essential oil with hormone balancing chemical compounds. Additionally, thyme essential oil calms fragile nerves and improves memory and concentration. If you suffer from menstrual cramps–a frequent problem during the final menstrual cycles or even during \u201cphantom\u201d periods after menopause–thyme essential oil can offer pain relief. When used in skin preparations, thyme essential oil can tone aging skin that accompanies menopause.<\/p>\n (<\/span>Learn More<\/span><\/a> | <\/span>Purchase<\/span><\/a>)<\/span><\/p>\n Geranium is yet another essential oil ideal for cooling night sweats and hot flashes. It hydrates dry skin and also balances raw emotions. Use geranium essential oil in a diffuser or perfume product to alleviate anger and depression during menopause. This essential oil combines particularly well with clary sage essential oil for multi-symptom menopause relief.<\/p>\n (<\/span>Learn More<\/span><\/a> | <\/span>Purchase<\/span><\/a>)<\/span><\/p>\n Like geranium essential oil, ylang-ylang essential oil is perfect to combat menopausal mood swings. This balancing essential oil is wonderfully fragrant and ideal for use in bath and body recipes. When used topically or in the bath water, ylang-ylang essential oil also improves sluggish circulation.<\/p>\n (<\/span>Learn More<\/span><\/a> | <\/span>Purchase<\/span><\/a>)<\/span><\/p>\n Ingredients:<\/p>\n Directions:<\/p>\n Ingredients:<\/p>\n Directions:<\/p>\n Ingredients:<\/p>\n Directions:<\/p>\n Ingredients:<\/p>\n Directions:<\/p>\n Ingredients:<\/p>\n Directions:<\/p>\n Ingredients:<\/p>\n Directions:<\/p>\n Ingredients:<\/p>\n Directions:<\/p>\n Ingredients:<\/p>\n Directions:<\/p>\n Ingredients:<\/p>\n Directions:<\/p>\n Menopause is a condition for which many routes of essential oil application are possible. The recipes above are just a starting point for you. You can have fun experimenting with different types of recipes to find delivery methods that work best for you. Likewise, the list of essential oils above is a jumping off point too. Other essential oils that work well to treat menopause symptoms include:<\/p>\n It\u2019s best to do a patch test on a small area of skin before using any essential oil on your whole body. Also, most essential oils should be diluted before use on the surface; add a few drops to a carrier oil, like olive or jojoba oil, before using them on their own.<\/p>\n Choose your oils based on your menopause symptoms, which may vary throughout the day and over the course of the month. You may need to use different essential oils in the morning to pick you up when you need at night to help you relax and go to sleep.<\/p>\n Start with small doses of each essential oil and go up from there, so you can see how you react to them. You don\u2019t want to overstimulate your hormones or pump up your energy so much you feel jittery.<\/p>\n Finally, once you find essential oils that work for your menopause symptoms, use them consistently. You\u2019ll feel much better if you treat your symptoms before you even start to feel them than after they rage out of control. With other natural therapies, such as nutritional supplements, massage, acupuncture, lifestyle modifications, and dietary changes, you can use essential oils to successfully navigate menopause without it having a big impact on your health and well being.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" If you are going through menopause or are firmly in your post-menopausal years, you may be tearing your hair out (what\u2019s left of it!) trying to deal with the many symptoms of this significant life transition. Fear not–you may be able to get significant relief from essential oils. 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Nine Essential Oils to Treat Menopause Symptoms<\/h1>\n
Clary Sage<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nRoman Chamomile<\/h2>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nPeppermint<\/h2>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nLavender<\/h2>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nCypress<\/h2>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nBasil<\/h2>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nThyme<\/h2>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nGeranium<\/h2>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nYlang Ylang<\/h2>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nNine DIY Essential Oil Recipes for Menopause Relief<\/h1>\n
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Hormone Balancing Serum<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nCooling Hot Flash Mister<\/h2>\n
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Cooling Towels for Hot Flashes and Night Sweats<\/h2>\n
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Lubricating Salve for Vaginal Dryness<\/h2>\n
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No More Mood Swings Oil Blend<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nGet Energized and Focused Diffuser Blend<\/h2>\n
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Goodbye Insomnia Roller Ball<\/h2>\n
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Closing Tips for Using Essential Oils to Treat Menopause<\/h1>\n
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