Abstract

PREVENTION AGAINST CVD, OSTEOPOROSIS AND CARCINOMA IN POSTMENOPAUSAL WOMEN THROUGH PHYTOESTROGEN: A REVIEW STUDY

Prof. Jasmine Gujarathi* and Dr. Ritesh Gujarathi

Abstract

Ageing affects differently to man and woman. The risks of cardiovascular disease and osteoporosis in women are doubled after menopause. Estrogen which is acting as prevention against these diseases throughout reproductive period is deficient during postmenopausal time and which makes women more vulnerable towards these diseases. Longer life expectancy of women has resulted in rise in their health needs. Tremendous amount of researches have been done on phytoestrogens which are plant derived compounds and are proving to be an effective alternative to Hormone replacement therapy. These plant derived compounds can reduce the risk of these conditions along with reducing financial burden and major side effects of hormone replacement therapy. Many sources of phytoestrogens in herbs are still unexplored. Protective effect of Soy which is rich in phytoestrogen is already studied. Herbs with phytoestrogenic effects can be studied in women with risk factors of developing these grave conditions. Clinical data for relieving menopausal symptoms through such herbs are sufficiently available. Further research is needed to study the same herbs for maintaining hormone homeostasis and preventing these challenging conditions.

Keywords: Phytoestrogens, CVD, Osteoporosis, Carcinoma.