Three main ingredients are found in all Estroven products:black cohosh, soyisoflavones, and rhapontic rhubarb extract.
This article discusses menopause and its symptoms.
It explains how Estroven products may help people during menopause and Estroven’s possible side effects.
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No supplement is intended to treat, cure, or prevent disease.
Estroven is typically used for symptoms of menopause.
Symptoms may include hot flashes, vaginal dryness, emotional symptoms, andsleep changes.
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Most people enter menopause due to estrogen and other hormone levels in the body naturally decreasing with age.
Menopause symptoms are sometimes treated withhormone replacement therapy(HRT).
Clinical studies about the effects of black cohosh on menopause symptoms have shown mixed results.
Soy isoflavones, another component found in Estroven, have also been believed to relieve menopause symptoms.
More research is needed to determine if these supplements are safe and effective for treating menopause.
What Are the Side Effects of Estroven?
Information about the side effects of Estroven as a combination product is lacking in clinical study data.
There are some known side effects of black cohosh and soy isoflavones, components (ingredients) of Estroven.
Common Side Effects
Most side effects of products containing black cohosh are mild.
Anyone who has an allergy to the ingredients of Estroven should not use it.
Dosage: How Much Estroven Should I Take?
Estroven is a dietary supplement that comes in the form of a capsule or caplet.
It can be taken daily with or without food.
The products can also be purchased online.
What Happens If I Take Too Much Estroven?
Using Estroven as recommended on the product packaging is the safest way to use this supplement.
There are no data on the effects of higher doses than suggested.
The effects of high doses of Estroven are unknown and should be avoided.
Interactions
Estroven comprises many substances that may interact with other supplements, herbs, and medications.
Reviewing the use of Estroven with your healthcare provider is best.
Blood-thinning medications: Estroven may interact with blood-thinning medications such as Jantoven (warfarin).
MAOIs: The soy isoflavones in some Estroven formulations may interact with monoamine oxidase inhibitors.
Thyroid medications: Estroven may interact with thyroid medications such as Synthroid (levothyroxine).
How to Store Estroven
When storing Estroven it is best to follow the package recommendations.
Storage and disposal instructions should be provided on the product packaging.
In general, it is safe to store supplements in a cool, dry, dark place.
Keep Estroven and all supplements and medications out of the reach of children and pets.
Similar Supplements
There are other supplements available that tout menopausal symptom relief.
Just as Estroven these supplements are a formulation of several products.
Examples of such supplements are:
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes.
Some products used to treat menopause symptoms include evening primrose oil, red clover, and flaxseed.
In most cases, the research is mixed on how effective they are.
It’s a good idea to talk to your healthcare provider about taking them.
Talk to your healthcare provider before taking any Estroven product if you’re allergic to soy.
Estroven is an over-the-counter (OTC) nutritional supplement containing herbs that may help relieve common menopause symptoms.
Estrogen is a hormone produced by the body or taken as a prescription medication.
It can be found in drugstores, and grocery stores, and it is available online.
Estroven Supplements
The Estroven line of supplements contains products of differing strengths and formulations.
These supplements are available in caplet or capsule form.
Summary
Some supplements, including Estroven products, are designed to relieve menopause symptoms.
They contain black cohosh root and other ingredients, depending on the formula.
These supplements may ease symptoms, such as night sweats or mood swings, but the benefits remain unproven.
There is not enough data to confirm they are safe or effective.
Estroven should not be taken without guidance from a healthcare provider.
Hot flashes and other symptoms of menopause are common.
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