Menopause is that point in time when permanent cessation of menses occurs following the loss of ovarian activity. Menopause is characterized by hormonal changes reflected on women’s health in the form of different types of problems and complaints. The most serious problems are cardiovascular diseases and osteoporosis. Hormone replacement therapy has the potential of preventing and treating morbidity in postmenopausal women, however; hormone replacement therapy is not devoid of side effects and health hazards. In a trial to obtain the benefits and overcome the risks alternative therapies are now available.