Can you prevent and treat menopausal symptoms naturally? Research shows that hormonal replacement therapy (HRT), while alleviating many menopausal symptoms, can also generate side effects like elevated blood pressure, breast tenderness, abnormal bleeding, weight gain, depression and more importantly, increased risk of breast, ovarian and endometrial cancer. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10

A landmark study called the Women’s Health Initiative attempted to assess the risks and benefits of HRT on 160,000 postmenopausal women. As reported in the Journal of the American Medical Association in 2002, the study concluded that HRT may increase the chance of heart attack, stroke, breast cancer, gall bladder disease, blood clots, and dementia. In fact, the study was terminated early because the risks to the participants were considered to great to continue.

This research—more than any preceding it—changed the way the medical profession and the world at large views HRT. As a result, many women are seeking natural alternatives—which include nutritional and herbal supplements—to address menopause-related symptoms. However, for many women, well-researched, highly effective natural products have up to this point often been difficult to find.

The Pharmanex Estera 3-stage System at last provides a natural program combining vitamins, herbs, phytoestrogens, phytochemicals and more to address a women’s changing needs before, during, and after menopause. This leading-edge approach is backed by strong scientific research, as women’s needs and requirements vary throughout these stages, so a one size fits all approach is not appropriate.

To ensure the best possible support, simply pick the correct formula for your stage in life.

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