Dec 03, 2013 Soy to Help Ease Menopause Many women going through menopause turn to soy because they have heard that its plant-based estrogen-like compounds also known as isoflavones may ease menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes and irritability. A lot of women who have added soy to their diet may experience similar relief from symptoms as women who took hormone replacement therapy. The soy is believed to help soothe the symptoms caused by the changes in our bodies. Breast cancer has been linked to long-term hormone therapy many women used so its great to search for an alternative relief like soy. Nature's Way Soy Isoflavones are safe and gentle phytoestrogens and are especially helpful to women during the time of perimenopause. Nature's Way Standardized Soy extract provides genistein, daidsein and glycitein in their naturally occurring ratios.