Exposure to perfluorocarbons may cause early menopause in women

May 3 2011

Natural menopause cures are often sought by many women to lessen symptoms that occur during menopause, which can be a difficult time. Dr. Shoreh Ershadi, director of the ANTIAGING Institute of California, wants to bring to the attention of menopausal women that now there may be a link between early menopause, with the onset of menopause symptoms, and exposure to common PFCs, or perfluorocarbons.

PFCs are used in a wide range of products, including plastic food containers, non-stick cookware, carpeting and furniture. By 2015, PFCs will be phased out. In the meantime, they are very prevalent and can be found in water, animals, soil, plants and people.

Animal studies show that PFCs inhibit the functioning of hormones, which may be responsible for bringing on early menopause in women. Natural menopause remedies may be sought by women who want to find relief from the symptoms that they will experience. If women are starting menopause at an earlier age due to PFCs in the environment, they will also be seeking help, very often a natural menopause remedy, in order to live their lives without troublesome sensations.

Natural menopause relief can be found when menopause does begin. But women may want to consider limiting their exposure to PFCs just as a precaution. It is not certain that PFCs definitely bring on early menopause, but there have been correlations between women with a higher exposure to PFCs and an earlier menopause. This is a red flag and bears further investigation.

Regardless of the age that women experience menopause, one thing is certain. Women with busy lives may seek a menopause treatment that can help them to cope with the symptoms that plague them. Dr. Ershadi advises the use of natural menopause supplements with safe ingredients that do not require a prescription to ease symptoms. DON'T PAUSE is a natural product, developed by Dr. Ershadi, that has been beneficial in alleviating menopause symptoms in women.

By limiting exposure to PFCs and using natural menopause solutions when symptoms occur, women can help themselves deal with menopause in a safe and natural way.