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.
