Why Do Japanese Women Appear To Suffer From Fewer Unpleasant Side Effects of the Menopause Than Women in The West?

June 12th, 2009

Dr Sarah Brewer

For more than 20 years, much interest has focused on phyto-oestrogens as an alternative therapy for relief of menopausal symptoms, particularly vasomotor symptoms such as hot flushes. These symptoms of menopause are caused by low oestrogen levels. Oestrogens play a role in the body temperature control. Soy isoflavones can through their oestrogen-like effect possibly exert an influence on these menopausal symptoms.