Essential Oils and Menopause

Menopause is a time of transition that involves changes in hormonal levels. It is not an illness, but features such as hot flashes are typical around this time. Lifestyle choices and medical treatment can help, but some people find aromatherapy useful, too.

Can Essential Oils help?

The changes and symptoms that occur during menopause stem from hormonal fluctuations, but lifestyle stresses and aging can contribute to discomfort.

Hormonal factors

Essential oils are plant-based, and some contain phytoestrogens. These are plant-based substances that behave in a similar way to the hormone estrogen. Some experts believe that essential oils containing phytoestrogens may help balance hormones and relieve symptoms such as mood changes and hot flashes during menopause.

These essential oils may help relieve your symptoms:

1. Clary Sage

Hot flashes are a quick sensation of heat that pulsates throughout your body. These may be naturally relieved by rubbing three drops of diluted Clary Sage oil across the back of your neck or all over your feet.

For even quicker relief, consider adding a few drops to a tissue or napkin and inhaling and exhaling softly, or use a diffuser. This allows the oil to enter your body through your nose.

Clary sage is also thought to help against the development of osteoporosis. Women experiencing menopause have an increased risk for osteoporosis due to a decline in estrogen. During this time, bone breakdown overtakes bone development.

2. Peppermint

Peppermint oil may also reduce your discomfort when experiencing hot flashes. Add no more than two drops to a tissue. Hold the tissue up to your nose while breathing slowly, or diffuse it. Some women may continue to experience cramps once menstruation has ceased. This oil may also help relieve any cramping you may experience during this time.

3. Lavender

Lavender may help balance your hormones and soothe perineal discomfort. If the area around your perineum feels tight or otherwise uncomfortable, you may consider placing a cold compress on the area. You can add one drop of diluted lavender oil to the compress for additional relief.

Lavender can also promote feelings of relaxation and help improve the quality of your sleep. During this time, insomnia and other sleep-related problems are common. Try adding lavender aromatherapy to your nighttime routine!

4. Geranium

Geranium has also been found to help menopausal women manage hormonal changes. One to two drops may be inhaled from a napkin for immediate stress relief. Geranium is also helpful for dry skin. Consider adding a few drops of the diluted oil to the water during a relaxing, hot bath. Research also suggests that this essential oil has antianxiety and antidepressant effects.

5. Basil

If you are looking for ways to increase your estrogen levels or to help improve your mood, consider adding basil aromatherapy to your daily regimen. Basil can also be helpful against hot flashes when diluted and applied to your feet or rubbed across the back of your neck.

6. Citrus

Citrus oil aromatherapy is said to have a number of health benefits for women experiencing symptoms of menopause. Researchers in a 2014 study found the postmenopausal women who inhaled this essential oil experienced fewer physical symptoms and an increase in sexual desire. In addition to a decrease in systolic blood pressure, they also experienced an improved pulse rate and estrogen concentrations.

Citrus also has anti-inflammatory properties, which may help with any aches and pains you may be experiencing.

* Take care with citrus oils, they make your skin sun sensitive. Avoid direct sunlight if applying diluted citrus oils to your skin.

7. An oil blend with natural Progesterone

We recommend an oil blend designed especially for women, featuring Frankincense, Bergamot and Peppermint as well as made with natural, bioidentical Progesterone from wild yam. It harmonizes women’s natural cycles and supporting wellbeing. It helps promote relaxation and balance— a powerful trifecta for creating a pleasant retreat from daily tasks. It also nourishes and moisturizes skin, making it an excellent essential oil blend for women who want to look and feel great!

* If you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition, consult a health professional prior to use.

Menopause is a time of extreme change. Relax! It can be manageable. Different types of Essential Oil are options for your relief.

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Information source: Healthline & Medicalnewstoday