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I was lucky not yo suffer much with hot flush and the rest. Always had layers of clothing. Keep moving cover- on and off. Drink plenty of water.

A good diet with plenty of fruit and vegetables!

Mine was ok. No hot flushes. Lucky I suppose. But always wear few layers. Bed covers on and off. Drink plenty of water, walks and reads.

My tip is exercise. It helps keep my hormones in check and keeps me sane!
I like walking mostly but everything so often do kettle bells which helps with muscle tone too

sit with wetted hair whenever possible.

I think the thing I learned most during that time is the layering of clothes but also, when shopping in a supermarket, that you could lean quite a long way into a freezer without actually falling in. I must have looked very short sighted but it was very cooling!

Varied exercise, cooling gel packs, facial mist and a decent hand fan !

I was having hot flushes throughout the day and night sweats - lovely! My local pharmacist suggested soya milk, she said that she just has it on her cereal in the morning and it helps, so I've been doing that and the symptoms have greatly reduced. I am having anxiety attacks associated with the menopause too, but the soya hasn't helped with those unfortunately.

Lots of fruit & nuts. A face spray like a Hyaluronic Pumping Mist. The time will pass & life will be easier with no pregnancy worry!

I only really have hot flushes, no other symptoms. I've had to make sure that I wear my clothes in layers and that they are easy to take off when needed as I'm having to drag them off at speed multiple time a day (not so bad at night right now). So I'd advise layers and looser clothing. I have some long sleeve tops that are meant to be stretchy and close fitting but I've deliberately bought two sizes too big, so they give a more relaxed fit without looking enormous!

HRT worked well for me, helped a lot with the brain fog, very dry skin and heavy periods. Another indispensible item was a selection of old fashioned fans, two in my handbag, one in the car, one by the bed...etc etc...they were really the only thing which helped the hot flushes...which incidentally I still get, eight years after my menopause! I still have fans in my bag for those 'Oh nooooo...' moments!

I had HRT which was amazing but my DD can't take it for health reasons and she has had great results with Agnus Castus.

An appointment at a beauty counter for a makeup consultation change. Maybe a different blusher? Tips for thinning eyebrows? It has made a difference to me and I walked out feeling younger and prettier as opposed to feeling invisible! A new perfume and a determination to smile more. Complementing strangers seems to make their day better and makes me feel good.. Superficial stuff I know but it works for me!

Switching to soya milk has eased my night sweats significantly. It took a little getting used to but now I don't notice the taste. I believe Japanese women, who incorporate soya into their diets as a matter of course, have fewer menopausal symptoms.

Make sure you have lots of wet wipes with you for freshening up and one placed on the back of your neck can feel very cooling.
If your hair is long, have a hair clip with you so you can get it off your neck.
Handbag size mini fans are also really helpful.

Put a water sprayer in the fridge and give yourself a quick once over with it at the beginning of the dreaded hot flush.

Another one who went through early menopause at 39 due to prophylactic surgery. Only able to have a very low dose of oestrogen which did nothing for the flushes. Best thing I have found to help me? Those old fashioned paper fans - you can get some very pretty ones on Amazon for a couple of pounds, one in my handbag and others dotted around the house with the now required easy readers.

As much fresh air and exercise as possible, plus layers of clothing. At night, a damp flannel helps.

Lots of layers
Lots of water
Lots of sleep

A nice cool, wet flannel on the neck helps to cool the heat of "hot-flushes". I think you can now buy special cloths that do the same thing, ( must get some as I still get very hot around my neck, ) ....after all these years...!!!

Make an infusion of sage leaves and drink daily, if you can,t get sage leaves you can buy sage sage tablets they are great for relieving hot sweats.

i used homeopathy during my menopause.
I self diagnosed my symptoms and just bought the tablets in Boots. I was left with the flushes and switched to red bush tea and changed my diet to exclude caffeine and minimal alcohol. I followed the maryon stuart book which has been around for a long time. look forward to this book though.

I have found the menopause multivitamins like menopace etc (or Tesco own brand = cheaper) I prefer natural remedies than chemicals. I had a hysterectomy age 25 yrs, was put on HRT at 30 yrs, went cold turkey off them age 50 yrs, so I was on HRT for 20 yrs, when Dr made it a pain to keep getting the repeat prescription, so bit the bullet had a few hot flushes, but got a cooling mat for my pillow off ebay (you put it in fridge during day, then under pillowcase at night) and now 2 yrs later am fine just taking the Tesco cheapie Menopace equivalents.

Try you don't have to cut out all your favourite treats, just cut down.