CHEMICALLY INDUCED MENOPAUSE: PRACTICAL TIPS FOR SYMPTOMS OF MENOPAUSE
? Because you have had breast cancer, you probably cannot take estrogens. Currently there are clinical trials underway to determine the safety of HRT (hormone
replacement therapy) for women who have had breast cancer. You may want to talk with your doctor about this in the future. There are other strategies for dealing with menopausal symptoms. Find a gynecologist who is experienced with women who have had breast cancer.
? Some women find that hot flashes are helped by eating soy products or drinking soy milk or taking vitamin E (800 units a day). Look carefully at any holistic menopause treatments: many contain natural or plant estrogens. Before taking them, be sure to consult your physician.
? A few prescription medicines you can safely take may help. Ask your doctor about the clonidine patch (otherwise known as a blood pressure medicine), bellemene s, or about a low dose of Effexor.
? Remember the handheld fans which your mother or grandmother used. They are still available (look in Asian markets), and they still work.
? Hot flashes tend to be worse at times of stress—another good reason to try to reduce the stress in your life.
? Dress in layers. Try V-neck shirts or blouses with a cardigan-style sweater or jacket over them for warmth. The outer layers can then be removed when the flash strikes. Scoop-neck or jewel-neck tops make an excellent choice for a first layer, too. You will probably want to avoid turtlenecks at this time.
? If you have hot flashes at night, keep an extra pillow near you. When you awaken in a sweat, switch to the fresh, cool pillow. It helps. Also, keep fresh drinking water next to your bed along with a few mints or suckers.
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