Menopause does not occur suddenly, but rather gradually, with a decrease in the ovulatory cycles beginning between the ages of 45 to 55, the timing varying greatly from individual to individual.

Several symptoms and complaints occur in postmenopausal women. These symptoms and complaints are both physical and emotional. Listed below are the major physical and emotional symptoms of menopause.

Without a doubt, the single most important concern of the menopausal woman remains osteoporosis.

WHAT IS OSTEOPOROSIS?

Osteoporosis is normal loss of bone following menopause, and occurs in all individuals with advancing age.

Osteoporosis produces no symptoms or warning signs until a fracture occurs.

Most typical are fractures of the wrist, hip, and “crush” fractures of the spine, which produce deformity, loss of height, and severe curvature of the spine.

RISK FACTORS YOU CANNOT CHANGE

AGE – As we age bones become less dense and weaker, regardless of gender, and calcium absorption becomes less efficient.

GENDER – Women are 6 to 8 times more likely of developing osteoporosis.

BODY SIZE – Small, thin-bone women are at greater risk.

ETHNICITY – Caucasian and Asian women are at highest risk. African-American and Hispanic women have a lower but still significant risk.

RISK FACTORS YOU CAN CHANGE

INACTIVITY – Physical inactivity and lack of exercise leads to bone loss, and lessens calcium absorption. Exercise increases the circulation and the absorption of calcium.

ALCOHOL – Causes the loss of magnesium and other nutrients, which are vital for building bone mass.

SMOKING – Nicotine stimulates the adrenal glands to release increased amounts of salt and water-retaining hormones, causing breast sensitivity and water retention.

CALCIUM SUPPLEMENTATION

The need for calcium supplementation is so conclusively known it is officially endorsed by the National Institute of Health.

The NIH officially recommends 1200 mg. a day of calcium citrate in combination with magnesium oxide to prevent osteoporosis.

The correct form of calcium supplementation in the proper ratio with magnesium is clearly and indisputably the only scientifically proven way to prevent osteoporosis.

FORMS OF CALCIUM AND ABSORPTION

Calcium carbonate – Because of its low cost, calcium carbonate is the most commonly promoted calcium supplement.

Clinical and scientific data does not support taking calcium carbonate. Calcium carbonate is insoluble (not dissolved), has poor bioavailability, helps in forming kidney stones, and interferes with iron absorption.

There is little, if any benefit at all in taking calcium carbonate supplements.

CITRATE SALT OF CALCIUM – THE CORRECT FORM OF CALCIUM

The NIH officially recognizes what researchers and scientists have known for years. Calcium citrate is the only form of calcium readily absorbed by the human body.

Citrate salt of calcium is soluble (dissolved), making it bio-available, is less likely to help in forming kidney stones, and less likely to interfere with absorption of iron.

Citrate salt of calcium is 6 times more expensive than calcium carbonate, which is why most vitamin manufacturers don’t use it.

GynoFem, uses citrate salt of calcium as it’s only source of calcium.

ESSENTIAL ROLE OF MAGNESIUM IN CALCIUM ABSORPTION

Adequate amounts of magnesium are required for the absorption and utilization of calcium. Without magnesium, high doses of calcium will lead to calcification of soft tissues, kidney stone formation, and decreased bone strength.

Magnesium levels should be one half of calcium or calcium will not deposit properly and much will be lost.

GynoFem provides 1200 mg. of calcium as the citrate salt and 600 mg. of magnesium as the oxide in the recommended daily dose.

The highest recommended dosage of the correct form of calcium and magnesium recommended by the NIH.

IMPORTANCE OF VITAMIN D

Increases gut absorption of calcium and magnesium. Vitamin D production decreases in the elderly, in people who are house bound, and during the winter.

GynoFem provides 400 IU of vitamin D in the recommended daily dose, the amount necessary for proper and complete gut absorption of calcium and magnesium.

IMPORTANCE OF VITAMIN K

Osteocalcin is a protein with important mineral-binding properties. Regulated by vitamin K, osteocalcin is directly proportional to the amount of calcium in bones.

Vitamin K deficiency, more common as we grow older, leads to osteocalcin loss.

Recommended daily dose of GynoFem prevents vitamin K deficiency.

WHAT IS CHELATION?

Chelation, pronounced “key-late,” is the process of bonding inorganic minerals with amino acids.

When chelated to amino acids minerals are soluble (dissolved) so they become bioavailable. Absorption takes place more efficiently and uptake is more rapid.

All minerals in GynoFem are chelated to amino acids for efficient absorption and maximum utilization.

BENEFITS OF TAKING GYNOFEM

Clinical studies have shown GYNOFEM has a significant impact on preventing and reversing menopausal bone loss and the effect on increasing bone density is not temporary but long term and lasting.

PROGESTERONE AND OSTEOPOROSIS

Bone is a living, dynamic structure and requires the removal of old bone and replacement with new bone to stay strong and healthy.

Old bone crystallizes, becomes brittle and is more prone to break. Old bone must be dissolved before new bone formation can take place.

Osteoclasts move through bones eating old bone out in the process of osteoblasting. Osteoblasting creates lacunas in bones, little lakes of nothing. New bone growth occurs in this lacuna’s, generating a constant process of bone regeneration.

Sometime in their mid-30’s women become severely deficient in progesterone and with the onset of menopause progesterone levels drop to near zero. Estrogen levels drop only by 40% to 60% as much as progesterone, creating “estrogen dominance” in the woman's body.

Osteoclasts are driven by progesterone. When women become deficient in progesterone the osteoclasts become sluggish. Progesterone makes new bone growth possible by stimulating the osteoclasts; however, progesterone does not create new bone growth.

Progesterone is necessary, but not sufficient for new bone formation.

Renaissance™ contains 100% pure micronzied USP progesterone powder in a topical cream.

To completely eliminate all the causes of menopause and it’s many symptoms; Renaissance™ may be used as an adjunct to, but cannot replace the need for GynoFem.

WHAT IS MANUFACTURED ESTROGEN?

Horse urine. "Premarin" is an acronym for "pregnant mares' urine."

Factory farmed horses are impregnated then confined from the fourth month through the end of their eleven-month pregnancy so their urine can be collected. Their foals are slaughtered for sale. The urine is manufactured into HRT products and birth control pills.

HORMONE REPLACEMENT THERAPY (HRT) – FACTS ABOUT ESTROGEN

Since the 1940’s aggressive drug company advertising and promotion have touted estrogen as a miraculous cure for osteoporosis. Without adequate study, physicians prescribed it freely.

There is not a single study to date that even suggests HRT will prevent osteoporosis or heart disease. For years the drug companies have made the claim that estrogen protects bone loss; it does not! Estrogen slows down the body’s normal process of bone regeneration, decreasing bone density and creating brittle bones.

Even the American Heart Association now takes the position that HRT does not prevent heart disease, and in fact may increase the incidence of heart attacks in women.

There is one clearly established scientific fact about estrogen; taking estrogen results in a 500 to 1,500% increase in cancer.

WHAT IS FOSAMAX?

Fosamax is a bisphosphonate, a metabolic poison used to make chemical cleaners. A common use of this chemical is the manufacture of cleaners that remove soap scum from your bathtub.

FOSAMAX – BUYER BEWARE!

Fosamax (alendronate) has become the world’s best-selling osteoporosis treatment. The drug is heavily advertised to doctors and women as a facture preventive.

Two studies, both funded by Merck, the manufacturer of Fosamax, showed virtually no change in bone density or bone growth after two years of testing.

There is no evidence whatsoever that Fosamax prevents osteoporosis or fractures.

Fosamax, a poison, actually kills the osteoclasts. It is quite clear that if you kill these cells your bone will get denser. Four years later the bone actually becomes weaker even though it is more dense. Fosamax does not build any new bone.

Problems with Fosamax are extremely dangerous, widespread, and growing. One in 3 women taking Fosamax complain of upper gastrointentinal symptoms, abdominal pain, ulcers, and heartburn.

Merck’s own medical insert warns consumers not to lay down after taking Fosamax for fear Fosamax will burn a hole in the stomach or esophagus.

GYNOFEM contains no animal products, sugars, starch, corn antigens, dairy products, wheat products, yeast products, fish oil, kelp, artificial colors, artificial flavors, or preservatives.

DOSAGE

Taking 6 caplets daily in divided amounts of 3 caplets provides 1200 mg. of calcium citrate and 600 mg. of magnesium oxide. Taken before going to bed will help in a good night’s sleep.