Women Health: The Alfalfa Sprout, Sweet potato and Avocado smoothie for Prevention and Treament of Vaginal Dryness During Menopause

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The smoothie for reduced symptoms and treatment of  Vaginal Dryness
Yield: 2 serving (about 8 ounce each)
1/2 cups alfalfa sprout
1/2 cup sweet potato
1/2 cup avocado
1 cup of rice milk

1. Place all ingredients in a blender and puree about 1 minute
2. Blend on high speed about 1 minute or until the mixture is thick and the ice is well crushed. Add more green tea drink if needed
3. Serve immediately

The finding the natural ingredients for treatment of vasomotor symptoms is considered as a dream of many scientist to replace the long term usage adverse effect of conventional medicine.
Unfortunately, many compounds found effective in initial studying failed to confirm the potential in large sample size and multi center.

As estrogen levels decline during menopause, women who are in the stage of menopause are experience vaginal dryness as the cell layers that line out vagina become thinner more sensitive to irritate due to PH levels increases from 4.0 to 6. leading to low levels of bacteria lactcobaccili and increased risk of  infection.
Isoflavone, a major phytochemical found in alfalfa sprout used as vaginal gel was effective for relief of vaginal dryness and dyspareunia symptons and an increase in the intermediate and superficial cells in menopausal women(1).

According to the study by the Università di Catania, in the review of literature data, phytoestrogen with function similar to similar to 17 β estradiol displayed a 40% reduction of the vasomotor symptoms after 6 months of treatment, including vagina dryness but not significantly(2).

Dr. Whitten PL and Dr, Naftolin F said, "Some recent trials with oral isoflavone supplements report reductions in hot flushes, vaginal dryness, and breast pain" in the reviews the reproductive actions of phytoestrogens, comparing mechanisms of action, dose-response relationships, and human exposures.(3)

Vitamin E, found abundantly in sweet potato, best known for its powerful antioxidant property is a fat soluble vitamin and used concjuction with phytoestrogens from Humulus lupulus extract,expressed a significant reduction of vaginal atrophy and related symptoms, such as vaginal dryness, burning, itching,.....(4).
According to the Centro Salute Donna, Azienda USL the investigation of suppositories for vaginal use, containing hyaluronic acid, vitamin E and vitamin A expressed an positive effectiveness on the vaginal atrophy symptoms(5)in postmenopausal women.

Hyaluronic acid found abundantly in avocado, displayed a strong effect in prevention and treatment of vagina dryness in menopausal women(4). According to the joint study lead by the Institut Alfred-Fournier, liposomal hyaluronic acid scored a significant clinical improvement of vagina dryness at 1 month(6).

Hyaluronic acid, AC collagen, isoflavones and vitamins-based cream (Perilei Pausa(®), According to Dr, Tersigni C and colleagues, significant improved vaginal dryness on on 35 women in post-menopausal period with 12 months(7).

The combination of Alfalfa Sprout, Sweet potato and Avocado smoothie may hold a key in further studies in production of an effective natural ingredients for prevention and treatment of  Vaginal Dryness During Menopause without inducing adverse effects.

Women with  Vaginal Dryness During Menopause should drink as much as they can, depending to the digestive toleration.

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References
(1) Effects of Glycine max (L.) Merr. soy isoflavone vaginal gel on epithelium morphology and estrogen receptor expression in postmenopausal women: a 12-week, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. by Lima SM1, Bernardo BF2, Yamada SS1, Reis BF1, da Silva GM1, Galvão MA1.(PubMed)
(2) [Clinical effects of treatment with phytoestrogens in postmenopausal women].[Article in Italian]
by Ciotta L1, Stracquadanio M, Pagano I, Andò A, Valenti O, Roccasalva L.(PubMed)

(3) Reproductive actions of phytoestrogens. by Whitten PL1, Naftolin F.(PubMed)

(4) Open, non-controlled clinical studies to assess the efficacy and safety of a medical device in form of gel topically and intravaginally used in postmenopausal women with genital atrophy by Morali G1, Polatti F, Metelitsa EN, Mascarucci P, Magnani P, Marrè GB.(PubMed)

(5) Effectiveness and safety of vaginal suppositories for the treatment of the vaginal atrophy in postmenopausal women: an open, non-controlled clinical trial. by Costantino D1, Guaraldi C.(PubMed)

(6) [Efficacy of a medical device containing liposomal hyaluronic acid against vulvo-vaginaldryness].[Article in French] by Bohbot JM1, de Belilovsky C1, Brami G2, Mares P3.(PubMed)

(7) Non-hormonal treatment of vulvo-vaginal atrophy-related symptoms in post-menopausal women. by Tersigni C1, Di Simone N1, Tempestilli E1, Cianfrini F2, Russo R2, Moruzzi MC1, Amar ID1, Fiorelli A1, Scambia G1, Villa P1.(PubMed)