Taking The Mystery Out Of Menopause (NAPSA)—There are approximately 45 million women between ages 35 and 55—and many of these women are finding better ways to understand and alleviate the symptoms associated with menopause. These women often experience a variety of symptoms including irritability, occasional sleeplessness, forgetfulness and fatigue. Common refrains include: “It’s just the kids that are making me tired”or “It’s my job thatis stressing me out”or “It’s my busy life that’s making meirritable.” In many cases, women donot associ- ate these symptoms with menopause because they believe they are too young to be in the early stages. Menopause (defined as the absence of a menstrual period for 12 consecutive months) typically occurs around age 50. However, studies show that perimenopause, the stage leading up to and surrounding menopause (when women frequently start to experience symptoms), can begin as early as a woman’s 30s or as much as 10 years before menopause. Fortunately, a new test lets women identify where they are with menopause at home. Estroven, a leading brand of women’s natural health supplements, now offers the in-home Menopause Monitor urinetest kit. The Estroven Menopause Monitor helps women determine if they could be in a stage of menopause. The Estroven Menopause Monitor detects FSH or follicle stimulating hormonein the urine. 45 million women between the ages of 35 and 55 can now conveniently save time and money and identify where they are with menopause in the privacy of their own homes. A high FSH level may indicate a declining estrogen level and can signify the onset of one of the stages of menopause. The monitor is as easy-to-use as the pregnancy tests women have been using for decades. It is FDA cleared and clinically tested to be 99 percent as accurate as the tests performed in doctors’offices and laboratories. Prior to the monitor, most women experiencing menopause symptoms had to see their doctor and take a lab test to get information. For many, that meant having to make two appointments; one for the doctor’s office and one for the lab, both of which required a co-pay. With the convenience of the at- home monitor, women can save time and money. Then they can have an informed discussion with their physician or seek a solution on their own. Either way, the monitor helps women to be proactive about their health. In addition, the monitor can give information they can use to manage their health during the years leading up to menopause. “We believe the Estroven Menopause Monitor will change the way women approach menopause,” says David Belaga, senior vice president of Marketing at Amerifit Nutrition, Inc. “It will provide women with more information to take control in managing their health and wellness.” The monitor is sold nationally in food, drug, and discount stores. Each kit includes two easy-to-use urine tests, detailed instructions, a complete explanation of results, as well as an informative question and answer guide. More information can be found at www.estrovenmonitor.com. Estroven, a bestselling women’s herbal supplement in America,is the leading brand of Amerifit Nutrition, Inc., an established health and wellness company. Amerifit Nutrition is committed to providing consumers with the best products and services through dedication to proven science, innovation, product quality and consumer satisfaction. In addition to the Estroven brand, Amerifit Nutrition’s diverse portfolio includes Vitaball Vitamin Gumballs; the recently re-launched AcuTrim weight management products; Sootherbs cough /cold lozenges and Flex Able joint care supplements.
