Perimenopause and menopause is a complex process for women during midlife. In the past, it was known, quite appropriately, as "the change of life", as so many things change over this period of time. Estrogen levels drop. Menstruation becomes irregular and then ceases. Fertility departs. Hormonal balance alters significantly. For several years, the pituitary hormones in the brain, which control the reproductive cycle, fluctuate rapidly, causing sudden and frequent changes in body temperature and perspiration - the well-known hot flushes and night sweats. In addition, these hormones can trigger mood swings, brain fog, extreme fatigue, joint pain, the list goes on.

At the same time that all these changes are going on, a great many women are experiencing the busiest, most stressful, and most exhausting time of their lives. From the demands of work to the needs of schoolchildren (often in the teenage years, testing boundaries and knowing how to push our buttons!) and the care of elderly relatives, women often have it tough.  

Menopause supplements to support you

Eventually, once we reach post-menopause, the body settles into its new hormonal balance while symptoms start to ease, this can take time, which is why our formulas were developed to support your body and your needs whichever stage you are at, be it perimenopause, menopause, or post-menopause. 

Good menopause health starts from the foundation up

We created Foundation to give you a supplement foundation to support you on your journey of menopause health, and it is designed to be your starting point to help reduce the occurrence of menopausal symptoms. Containing herbal actives with a long tradition of use, this formula supports healthy female hormonal balance during menopause and may help relieve hot flushes and night sweats associated with menopause.

Black cohosh for menopausal symptoms

Black Cohosh has a long history of use and is well known among herbalists for menopausal symptoms, particularly hot flushes and night sweats. Black cohosh is traditionally used in Western herbal medicine to help relieve hot flushes and night sweats associated with menopause, and research suggests it may help reduce the frequency and severity of hot flushes and sweats.

This review concluded menopausal women experienced a 26 percent reduction in their night sweats and hot flushes when supplementing with black cohosh. 

Chinese herbal medicine for menopausal symptoms

Astragalus is considered one of the great tonics in Chinese medicine. Astragalus is traditionally used in Chinese medicine to help enhance stamina, as an adaptogen (to help the body adapt to stress), and as a body tonic. It is also traditionally used in Chinese medicine to help relieve spontaneous sweating. It is highly respected by herbalists in both the East and the West.

Peony and Licorice are used together in traditional Chinese medicine. Peony is traditionally used in Chinese medicine to help support healthy reproductive hormones and relieve hot flushes associated with menopause. Curious about plant estrogens in food? Read more about phytoestrogens.

How quickly will Foundation work?

Everyone is different, and herbal supplements generally work best when taken consistently over time, so we recommend giving Foundation 60–90 days. Consistency is key! If symptoms persist, talk to your health professional.

Can I take Foundation with other The Menopause Co. products?

Yes. We believe that the path to menopause health is as unique as you are, which is why we take a personalised approach focused on combinations of symptom-specific supplements. Some of our products share ingredients, so talk to your health professional before combining several.

Start with Foundation and then simply mix and match to suit your unique combination of symptoms.

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If you take other medicines or have a medical condition, talk to your health professional before use. ALWAYS READ THE LABEL AND FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS FOR USE.