Last year was full of surprises. I suddenly found myself wrestling with sleep issues, mood swings, hot flashes, occasional vaginal irritation, and those sneaky muscle aches. Menopause made a grand entrance, and let me tell you, it hit me like a ton of bricks.

In my search for relief, I explored various options. The menopause relief market is flooded, so narrowing down the one that’s the most effective is definitely a challenge. What I knew for certain though, is that I didn’t want to go down the hormonal route just yet.

After some research I found that Veozah and Equelle are two of the most popular non-hormonal options. I looked at them both to find out which one would suit best.

Here’s how the two compare:

Active Ingredients

• Veozah: It was the first-of-its-kind prescription treatment. The main ingredient is Fezolinetant which is designed to block Neurokinin B (NKB), found in your brain’s temperature control center. NKB is a trigger for Vasomotor Symptoms (VMS) that cause hot flashes.

• Equelle: Equelle’s primary ingredient is their breakthrough, plant-based S-equol. S-equol has a similar structure to estrogen and can mimic some of its beneficial effects, helping to reduce multiple menopause symptoms at once.

Results

• Veozah: While both brands have been clinically studied, Veozah is only proven to lower the number and severity of hot flashes and night sweats.
• Equelle: Clinical trials show that Equelle can help reduce everything from hot flashes, mood swings, sleep issues, muscle discomfort, and vaginal irritation. It’s also clinically shown to support healthy bones and improve your general well-being during menopause.

Accessibility & Price

• Veozah: If you want to try Veozah, you’ll need a prescription from your doctor. This prescription can cost as much as $550 a month — even with insurance.
• Equelle: Equelle is much more accessible because it doesn’t require a prescription and is far more affordable. A 30-day supply of Equelle costs $50—only $40 when you subscribe—no need for health insurance either!

Precautions & Side Effects

• Veozah: Before starting Veozah, you will need a blood test to evaluate your liver, and then again at the 3, 6, and 9-month marks. Side effects of Veozah can include abdominal pain, diarrhea, insomnia, back pain, hot flashes, and increased liver blood test values.
• Equelle: With Equelle, no tests are required. The only potential side effect could be gastrointestinal upset, which is common when integrating any new supplement. This can be avoided when taken with food.

Final Thoughts

After comparing them, I tried Equelle.

With no need for a prescription and a wallet-friendly $50 per month (or $40 with a subscription), Equelle is much more accessible than Veozah. It proves itself as a trustworthy, safe, hormone-free alternative.

Equelle addresses the root cause of fundamental symptoms related to estrogen decline and can help women experiencing mild-to-moderate symptoms of perimenopause, menopause, or postmenopause.

Opting for Equelle was a real game-changer in my menopausal journey. Equelle’s S-equol, a plant-based compound mimics estrogen and brings me much-needed relief.

Although Equelle may take some time to take full effect, I started to see results about week 8. It tames my hot flashes, mood swings, and sleep issues. My muscle aches are gone and Equelle’s formula significantly reduces my vaginal irritation. I did have some slight stomach upset in the beginning, but nothing extreme.

The absence of mandatory tests and prescriptions, coupled with minimal side effects, and steady and effective results make Equelle the obvious choice.

If you’ve been hit by the menopause train and you’re looking for some holistic relief, I’d definitely recommend Equelle.