[2] With perhaps the exception of the Femring,[3] it also will not alleviate the hot flashes and hormonal imbalance caused by menopause.
[2] Vaginally administered estrogen are usually used to treat some menopausal symptoms that are isolated to the vagina, vulva and urethra.
[11][additional citation(s) needed] Phytoestrogens are plant derived compounds found in a wide variety of foods.
Several health benefits including a lowered risk of osteoporosis, heart disease, breast cancer, and menopausal symptoms are frequently attributed to phytoestrogens but many are also considered to have the potential to cause adverse health effects.
[12] Plants such as Kacip Fatimah have been found to contain phytoestrogens that could alleviate some symptoms of menopause.