Is there anything that will help with hot flashes? - Menopause Message Board

Snowing · 10-07-2003, 11:56 AM

I am getting them during the day, which I am trying to deal with, but the lack of sleep at night is wearing me out.

cloverberry · 10-07-2003, 12:05 PM

I started taking an antidepresant, Trazadone, to help me sleep.

serenityelf · 10-07-2003, 12:20 PM

Hi. I went off HRT therapy for surgical menopause. I find the OTC remedies for estrogen replacement help, and I drink at least one glass of flavored soy milk a day. It is a natural plant hormone and seems to really help. Good luck. Ain't it great -- the saving we get on our heating bills. We are so environmentally conscientious.
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Snowing · 10-07-2003, 12:21 PM

Is this something that is going to be a long term necessity?

Geneva1 · 10-07-2003, 01:13 PM

Snowing,

Unfortunately, there is no way to tell how long they will last. I hear that perimenopause can last up to 10 years,(scary thought uh?) but your symptoms will come and go.

Geneva