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Don't go out in the Summer months!!

had a hysterectomy at the age of 38. I can honestly say that with a low dose of HRT, and no periods to worry about, I sailed through the menopause. Friends of mine have not been so lucky ?

To keep moving, it makes me feel a lot less stressed and bucket loads of hyaluronic serums to keep my skin looking vibrant also I keep an instant boost spray handy to spritz my face throughout the day.

layers .... that come off easily

Sage tablets help with flushes and night sweats

I'm struggling with getting to sleep, and having hot flushes at night. I have a nice smelling spray with essential oils to help sleep that I spray in the bedroom which seems to help.

Take time for yourself

Menopause is caused when oestrogen supplies are used up. Replace the oestrogen your body needs and........guess what?....you put off the menopause! It is so simple.
I've been on HRT for 28 years, my bone density is that of a person 17 years younger, I have the energy of someone 20 years younger and do not intend to ever stop my HRT.

I haven't gone through menopause yet but my mum always swears by cotton bed sheets/clothes.

Vivianallman, so glad you posted . I had none of the symptoms that many others mention. I sympathise with those who have a difficult time but I do wish articles would say that some women have few or no symptoms. They all seem to put fear and dread into a every woman

I always carry a fan in my bag for those 'warmer' moments

Tell family, friends and colleagues so they understand why you're grumpy!

Cotton sheets, loads of cooling 'tepid baths', cotton clothes(including underwear) and layer up when chilly.

I would just like to say that anyone reading, who has yet to experience this, don't worry about all our friends who had bad times.... it doesn't have to be bad for everyone... I suffered no ill effects at all... I just went from being young and fertile... to being old... no side affects.. nothing.... so lucky for me..

Wear loose, light clothing and keep a fan (either handheld or electrical) at hand at all times! The flushes, for me, were the worst thing!

wear cottton as its so much cooler a lavender warm bath also help to sleep

I keep a fan on me at all times. Not one of those fancy battery operated ones, but an old fashioned folding fan. I need it even if it's snowing outside (like today).

I had an ablation if the womb in my 30s but didn’t hit menopause until 55. The doctors actually denied it was menopause as they said it was far too long after the op. Even in the winter I’ve had to sleep with just a sheet over me as I boil at night. On the upper hand it’s made my husband sleep in another room so no snoring fir me to listen to

Walks, drink plenty of water, fruits and vegetables, layers.

Say to yourself - frequently - "This too will pass" and it does!!

Layers are still a must for me, more than 20 years since my last period but my thermostat is still wonky especially at night. A very light summer weight duvet and cotton bedding is a must for me, as is having the bedroom window open....... my poor old boy gets very chilly!

Take your supplements like herbal ones ones drink plenty of water keep active avoid caffeine alcohol go cycling just avoid stressful situations go out walking and make loads of me time

Start drinking decaf tea and coffee instead of caffeinated. It made a huge difference

My best advice,,,,Eat some phytoestrogen rich foods every day such as soya milk, yoghurts and desserts, pulses like chickpeas or butter beans, soya and linseed bread and 2-3 servings a day is a good amount to aim for and may help reduce flushing and help lower cholesterol. Good luck ladies lets trudge through this together.....

Natural fibres next to your skin at all times!