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Fenugreek | Supporting women through menopause

Written by Kate Street, Clinical Nutritionist and Communications and Content Coordinator at Blackmores Institute, with contribution from Gabrielle Covino, Educator, Naturopath, and Science Communication Consultant

Key highlights

  • Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum) has a long history of traditional use in women's health and is increasingly being investigated for its role in menopause.
  • Fenugreek contains bioactive compounds that may support hormone-responsive pathways involved in thermoregulation, mood, and vaginal health.
  • Menopausal symptoms such as hot flushes, night sweats, sleep disturbances, and mood changes are linked to declining oestrogen concentrations and altered neuroendocrine signalling.
  • Clinical studies suggest standardised fenugreek extracts may improve vasomotor, psychological, and urogenital symptoms in women experiencing perimenopause.
  • Beyond its phytoestrogenic activity, fenugreek demonstrates antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and metabolic effects that may support overall health during the menopausal transition.

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