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Try not to focus on it too much and get on with your life as best as possible. That is my best advice

Cut down on the alcohol and plenty of exercise to release the good endorphins and chase away the mood swings!

I kept a Spanish style fan in every handbag, very cooling and quite elegant too

Keep hydrated, eat 5 meals a day (breakfast, lunch, dinner and snack inbetween) this keeps your sugar levels more stable rather than highs and lows on the sugar rollercoaster and walk 10 minutes daily... et voila...

Always wear non restricting clothes and if you feel a bit 'flushed' excuse the pun, I mean money wise go and have a shopping spree, sure works for me!

after having a hysterectomy and ovaries removed i wasnt looking forward to the onset of menopause instead i looked forward to coming out the other end being positive helps, keeping fit and careful diet no spice foods and wholemeal biscuits are a joy when your menopausal and the light at the end of the tunnel No Periods .

My tip is to wear loose clothing and layers and when you feel a flush coming on just remove a layer, tight clothing is a definite no no

I always found one of the best remedies was Red Clover (a naturally occurring product), which can be purchased in high-street stores. Obviously some extra help during these stages is needed. i.e.: a health store. And of course Liz Earle's (MBE) latest book - a must read.

A fan in my bedroom all year round!

Don't be embarrassed if hot flushes bother you in company, just say you are having a tropical moment!

I found that drinking sage tea helped with the hot flushes and wearing loose layers of clothing.

Wear layers so that you can peel one off when required and replace it until the next one comes. Drink plenty of water. Red wine made me sweat more during the night. Avoiding it did help.

HRT and a good diet is a good start

Get plenty of exercise and fresh air.

Not sure yet ...but pleased to read on others experiences especially on boosting energy and mood

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Drinking spearmint tea, really good at counteracting those hormonal flushes , and reportly help with hair

I've found that alcohol can trigger increased hot flushes at night so I've reduced my intake considerably.

I have also purchased two large cool gel pads which I can use when a hot flush strikes; I have two as they do warm up and I can interchange them. If you don't have a gel pad, a hot water bottle filled with cold water will work just as well.

Layer your clothes and invest in a really decent deodorant.

Take supplements. Calcium will boost bone health, while Vitamin E can help with night sweats and vaginal dryness.Also evening primrose oil. It is really good for bloating, breast discomfort and irritability.

loose free-flowing clothes to be comfortable in, a fan, and notepad to write down your thoughts and as a memory aide!

By a 'Chillow' pillow - great for those hot moments at night.

Layering clothes

My daughter bought me a lovely fan from Japan a few years ago. I now take it everywhere with me for my hot moments

pilates, it's brilliant, really helps with mood and so much more