Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, POTS and menopause

Time marches on whether we like it or not! And sometime in the future, as a woman, you will be faced with menopause. Men are lucky in this regard! Such simple plumbing!

Anyway, I have been on bioidentical HRT for years and am keen to get off it, using a herbal mix if possible. There are plenty of reasons to take phyto-estrogens instead of the synthetic versions. Plants can provide what we need. After consulting my new best friend, The Lost Book of Herbal Remedies, I have drawn up a list of ingredients which won't have interactions (hopefully) with EDS, POTS and high histamine reactions (borderline MCAS, or Mast Cell Activation Syndrome) and compliment FODMAPS too.

iherb has it on special at the moment for AU$21.70. Here is the ingredients list and warnings for use:

 

 

Description

• Female Endocrine Support
• Soothing Herbal Blend
• Standardized Extracts
• A Dietary Supplement
• Non-GMO
• Vegetarian/Vegan
• Kosher
• Botanicals/Herbs
• Family Owned Since 1968
• GMP Quality Assured

NOW^® Menopause Support has recommended potencies of key ingredients that have been shown to support healthy response to the natural changes occurring during menopause. This blend includes standardized herbal extracts and other nutrients which, together, form a truly well-balanced product for women.

Suggested use

Take 3 capsules daily as needed.

Other ingredients

Rice flour, hypromellose (cellulose capsule), stearic acid (vegetable source) and silicon dioxide. 

Contains soy (non-GMO).

Not manufactured with wheat, gluten, milk, egg, fish, shellfish, tree nut or sesame ingredients. Produced in a GMP facility that processes other ingredients containing these allergens.

Warnings

For adults only. Not recommended for pregnant/nursing women. Consult physician if taking medication (including blood thinners) or have a medical condition. May cause drowsiness in sensitive individuals. Keep out of reach of children.

Natural color variation may occur in this product.

Store in a cool, dry place after opening.

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I have ordered it and will slowly wean off the troche as I take this herbal version. Fingers crossed it works! There are some very useful herbs in this mix for all the symptoms of menopause, but the most important for me are THE BIG 3 -

1. Sweats
2. Fatigue
3. Brain fog

I know, brain fog and fatigue are classic symptoms of POTS, but hey, if we can reduce these troublesome side effects, why not give it a try?