Soy milk - "Viagra" for menopausal women

The article was professionally consulted with Specialist Doctor I Le Thi Phuong - Obstetrician and Gynecologist - Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology - Vinmec Ha Long International Hospital.

Perimenopause with erratic physical and mental changes has significantly affected a woman's quality of life. Many studies have shown that adding soy to the daily diet has helped reduce unpleasant symptoms during this period.

Perimenopause is the transitional period before a woman completely stops menstruating. When entering the age of 40 onwards, the function of the ovaries to secrete the female sex hormone estrogen declines. At perimenopause, the amount of estrogen decreases rapidly, causing an imbalance between estrogen and progesterone, leading to both physical and mental changes, bringing many health consequences for women.

One of the remedies is estrogen supplement therapy. However, this therapy may increase the risk of breast cancer. Therefore, a safer alternative is to use phytoestrogens - supplementing with oestrogens in plants such as cabbage, peanuts, sesame, commonly soybeans. Isoflavones are a form of phytoestrogen in soybeans that help regulate a woman's menstrual cycle, balance the natural estrogen levels in the body, and reduce pain, heavy bleeding or other symptoms of breast cancer. Soy also helps the body regulate the amount of estrogen when this hormone decreases or changes abnormally causing many symptoms of menopause.
Women who use soy products are less likely to experience unpleasant and, if present, menopausal symptoms. In addition to the anti-osteoporotic effect, soybeans also help prevent diabetes, reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and prevent cancer.
When soy was added to the daily diet, menopausal symptoms were reduced by up to 40%. People who received soy isoflavones with their meals had a slower rate of bone loss than those who did not. So, soy milk is the Viagra for menopausal women.
At Vinmec International General Hospital, there is a package of pre-menopausal health check-ups and consultations including obstetric and gynecological examination services, tests to evaluate hormone status, detection of diseases, etc. early perimenopause and effective treatment.