Tea for Menopause: Which to Choose and Why

Looking for a little Tea.L.C in your life?

Anyone who has felt the comfort of a good cup can attest to the sheer wonder of this genius drink.

But what about tea for menopause symptoms? Can it help?

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Do menopause teas really work?

The average age to hit menopause in North America is 51.4.

Technically, menopause is the exact moment twelve months after your period stops for good.

And while this seems like an instant, really it’s a chapter that spans about seven years—from perimenopause to postmenopause—typically taking you through your 40s and 50s.

We all experience menopause differently. For some, it passes with no signs at all. For others, it comes with a range of physical and emotional upheavals.

From hot flashes to vaginal dryness to mood swings, this transition can be loud if it wants to be.

As it turns out, tea can have some surprising benefits when it comes to this menopausal period and can be beneficial in dealing with a range of symptoms.

Whether you’re looking for symptomatic relief from night sweats, or hoping to decrease your chances of developing osteoporosis post-menopause, you may find some answers in this diverse wonder drink.

That being said, if you are struggling with symptoms, it’s important to speak to your healthcare provider.

While tea and other supplements may indeed help, it’s best to navigate this transition with the help of an expert.

The topic of menopause supplements is complicated—mainly because many of the products on the market are not adequately tested or regulated.

That means that while some products that claim to be “menopause support tea” may help, there are others that can’t back up their claims. Basically, proceed with caution.

That being said, here’s how teas can help—and what teas appear to have significant benefits.

What tea helps with menopause?

So what herbal tea is good for menopause? There are many reasons herbal teas can be useful at this time.

One of the top ones? They may help you cut out the caffeine.

As this study shows us, caffeine and menopause symptoms—particularly those of the hot flash variety—can have a tumultuous relationship.

Swapping your morning latte for an herbal tea can help ease some symptoms you may experience over time.

How else can herbal teas help? Let’s take a look.

What teas help balance hormones?

Right at the heart of menopause symptoms is the fact that your hormone balances are changing.

As you move into this next phase of life, your body produces less estrogen and progesterone—and while this is perfectly natural, it can put you through one heck of an adjustment period.

That’s why hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is a thing.

Despite its controversial history, HRT can help balance out hormones and, in turn, relieve some symptoms you feel.

But if you don’t want to go that route, you may wonder what else is out there that might assist you through this time.

Is there a tea that increases estrogen?

There is evidence to suggest that red clover can have a positive effect if you are experiencing hot flashes and night sweats.

That’s because it appears to affect estrogen production in your body. It’s important to note, though, that the research is young and the findings inconclusive.

Other teas that might help? As this study shows, candidum and black teas may play an estrogen-like role in the body—but the jury is out on whether this actually has a positive effect on your menopause symptoms.

And then what about the old favorites? What can green tea and chamomile do for you at this time?

Is chamomile good for menopause?

The many benefits of a piping cup of chamomile have been enjoyed by various cultures throughout the world for ages.

Beyond helping you get a good night’s sleep, this calming tea may reduce period pain, help prevent osteoporosis, and even have cancer-fighting properties.

In this recent study, a combination of chamomile, saffron, and fennel extract was given to 120 perimenopausal women over a period of twelve weeks—and appeared to have a striking effect on both their physical and psychological symptoms.

And this earlier report showed that chamomile combined with dong quai may help with hot flashes.

Chamomile is safe to drink every day, so if you find it soothing, drink up.

What about green tea and menopause?

Green tea contains powerful antioxidants that could have a range of benefits for your health, even lowering your risk of diabetes and heart disease when consumed over a long period.

There may also be a link between the onset of breast cancer and green tea—but the research is still young.

Green tea can also give you that mild caffeine kick while providing you with many health benefits. Seems like a win-win.

Other teas that have potential benefits?

• Black cohosh, particularly for those who experience early menopause
  
• Ginseng, which may help with sexual arousal
  
• Licorice, as it may help out with hot flashes
  

Bottom line? There is no cure-all for menopause symptoms. Herbal teas can be a very useful natural remedy.

And the best one for you right now? The one that makes you feel your best.