Climara Pro Alternatives

Coping Strategies as Climara Pro Alternatives

Medications are not always the answer to all menopause symptoms. If you cannot take Climara Pro or other estrogen medications, or if you desire to avoid such medications, you may want to try other, non-drug ways to deal with the symptoms. Getting regular exercise and eating a healthy diet can work wonders for some symptoms. Any measures to improve your overall health will likely help to improve your menopause symptoms as well. Also, there are a variety of vaginal lubricants and moisturizers currently available that can help provide relief from vaginal dryness and irritation. Some are even designed especially for menopausal women.
 
(For more ideas on ways to cope with menopause symptoms, see Menopause Relief.)
 

Natural Remedies as Climara Pro Alternatives

Many women choose natural remedies as alternatives to prescription medications for menopause treatment. These remedies include:
 
At this time, there is not enough scientific evidence to determine whether these therapies are beneficial. In addition, there is insufficient information available to prove whether these therapies are as safe or safer than the conventional drugs used for menopause symptoms or osteoporosis.
 

Climara Pro Alternatives: A Summary

Several alternatives to Climara Pro are available, including other medications, natural remedies, or non-drug treatments. Make sure to talk to your healthcare provider if Climara Pro is not working for you or if you are experiencing bothersome side effects. You may need to try one of the other menopause treatments discussed in this article.
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD;
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