Jenifer Worden

In my  experience, there is no single comple­mentary therapy or medication that  works for all women and this is borne out by conversations with other  doctors and therapists. There are, however, sev­eral homeopathic  medicines which can be effective at relieving menopausal symptoms. It is  especially important, however, to try to see a medical homeopath as a  prescription will work better if holistic and tailored to the  individual. Also, there are other problems that can affect a woman in  her fifties, such as an underactive thyroid gland, which can mimic  menopausal symptoms; thyroid problems can respond well to treatment so  it is important to have this particular problem excluded professionally  by blood tests and medical examination.