dexter
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Post by dexter on Jul 2, 2024 3:44:24 GMT
My doctor recommended taking this as I enter perimenopause. Has anyone taken it? Something else they would recommend?
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Post by Deleted on Jul 2, 2024 11:24:28 GMT
It personally did not help me. I didn't find anything that worked for me, but I have slept with a personal fan next to the bed that hubby got for me for 10+ years. I also have a cooling blanket. I have been past perimenopause for at least 5 years but I still use them/need them.  Hope you find what works for you. |
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Post by peppermintpatty on Jul 2, 2024 11:30:35 GMT
I took it for years. It really helped my hot flashes. If I missed a day or two, I would definitely notice it.
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Post by littlemama on Jul 2, 2024 13:15:36 GMT
I never took anything, was never recommended anything, and perimenopause was never discussed. I think I need a new doctor. 😂
My hot flashes were typically only at night.
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seaexplore
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Post by seaexplore on Jul 2, 2024 16:15:41 GMT
I've been wondering about it. Need to ask my doctor. I'm to the point with my damn hot flashes of asking for HRT. I was anti-HRT for me forever but what I wouldn't give for a full night sleep!
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Post by scrappert on Jul 2, 2024 17:15:06 GMT
I just went to my doctor and I did not want to go the medical route, but the more natural route. I have been taking a supplement and now I have added vitamin E to it. I do not have a uterus, I did have a hysterectomy at 36, but I do have one ovary. And that changes what I need to someone with a uterus.  |
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Post by Scrapper100 on Jul 2, 2024 17:40:02 GMT
I use the multisymptom one and get it at Costco. I also take evening primrose at night. I think they help. I wish I had started taking them sooner.
I had horrible hot flashes and night sweats for years and they were even worse after my hysterectomy I also had my ovaries removed (cysts). The dr said no HRT and to go the natural route so I tried these.
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Post by stine on Jul 2, 2024 17:49:48 GMT
I am currently reading The New Menopause by Mary Claire Haver and trying to educate myself before I go to my Dr. and talk options. Haven't gotten into specific meds yet but I am learning so much. So many symptoms that I put down to age actually could be due to menopause.
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Post by 950nancy on Jul 2, 2024 17:58:13 GMT
I tried it and it didn't work for me. My dr. prescribed something that wasn't over the counter and it helped some.
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dexter
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Post by dexter on Jul 2, 2024 23:10:27 GMT
I use the multisymptom one and get it at Costco. I also take evening primrose at night. I think they help. I wish I had started taking them sooner. I had horrible hot flashes and night sweats for years and they were even worse after my hysterectomy I also had my ovaries removed (cysts). The dr said no HRT and to go the natural route so I tried these. Can you share what multisymptom you take? |
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Post by cakediva on Jul 2, 2024 23:12:22 GMT
I just got the Estradot patch and also take a progesterone pill before bed. Flashes are GONE!
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Post by fredfreddy44 on Jul 3, 2024 1:33:50 GMT
I have been taking the complete multi system (yellow box) for about 1.5 years. I believe it helps. This is my 5th summer with hot flashes and they increased every year and this summer, so far, they seem slightly lesser than last summer.
I was buying my supply through Amazon. I went to get another 3 month's supply last night and now I can only buy it through their fresh program, oh brother. So I found online at Target and it was quite a lot cheaper.
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Post by kluski on Jul 3, 2024 1:45:54 GMT
It personally did not help me. I didn't find anything that worked for me, but I have slept with a personal fan next to the bed that hubby got for me for 10+ years. I also have a cooling blanket. I have been past perimenopause for at least 5 years but I still use them/need them. Hope you find what works for you. tell us more about this blanket!🤔🤔 |
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Post by scrapmaven on Jul 3, 2024 3:32:06 GMT
Please do not do HRT. Of course, that is btwn you and your doctor. HRT can cause breast cancer. It's risky stuff. I found acupuncture really helps my hot flashes. It kept my hot flashes at bay for a few months at a time. All natural, not dangerous and you get to feel really peaceful for a bit. Worth it!
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Post by seaexplore on Jul 3, 2024 3:40:59 GMT
Please do not do HRT. Of course, that is btwn you and your doctor. HRT can cause breast cancer. It's risky stuff. I found acupuncture really helps my hot flashes. It kept my hot flashes at bay for a few months at a time. All natural, not dangerous and you get to feel really peaceful for a bit. Worth it! There are also health and heart benefits to doing HRT. I talked with my gyn about it last year because I was unsure. We had a really good discussion and she left it up to me to decide. My mom had breast cancer (HER2++) 10 years ago, no genetic markers so I am cautious about it. I did acupuncture a few years back for headache and some muscle pains and it was magical. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 3, 2024 12:37:09 GMT
It personally did not help me. I didn't find anything that worked for me, but I have slept with a personal fan next to the bed that hubby got for me for 10+ years. I also have a cooling blanket. I have been past perimenopause for at least 5 years but I still use them/need them. Hope you find what works for you. tell us more about this blanket!🤔🤔 I will link the blanket below BUT the prices have skyrocketed. I got mine for $45 several years ago, and now I am seeing it for $86. I did notice the green color only is $60 right now. I LOVE this thing and travel with it. It does lose the "cool effect" once it's on you for a bit but all you have to do is move it. Other areas are already cool. It just takes in your heat and thus you need to shift it. Not a problem for me at all. Really a wonderful, wonderful blanket. I travel with it everywhere. Cozy Bliss Cooling Comforter |
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Post by Scrapper100 on Jul 3, 2024 13:55:14 GMT
I use the multisymptom one and get it at Costco. I also take evening primrose at night. I think they help. I wish I had started taking them sooner. I had horrible hot flashes and night sweats for years and they were even worse after my hysterectomy I also had my ovaries removed (cysts). The dr said no HRT and to go the natural route so I tried these. Can you share what multisymptom you take? It’s the Estroven multi-symptom it’s in a gold box. It’s an over the counter medication. It’s available all over it’s just cheaper at Costco and they have sales regularly. |
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Post by milocat on Jul 3, 2024 22:26:47 GMT
Please do not do HRT. Of course, that is btwn you and your doctor. HRT can cause breast cancer. It's risky stuff. I found acupuncture really helps my hot flashes. It kept my hot flashes at bay for a few months at a time. All natural, not dangerous and you get to feel really peaceful for a bit. Worth it! This has be retracted and disproven many times. The WHI study blew it all out of proportion. Now a generation of women have suffered with their symptoms and increased risk of dementia, osteoporosis and heart disease (which isthe #1 killer of women). OP look in to real hormones, not a herbal supplement. |
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janeinbama
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Post by janeinbama on Jul 7, 2024 20:20:03 GMT
I e been taking Estroven for years. It may help a little with hot flashes, but it keeps me from feeling angry and experiencing insomnia. I can tell if when I miss a day
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janeinbama
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Post by janeinbama on Jul 7, 2024 20:20:28 GMT
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Post by cantea on Aug 6, 2024 23:30:11 GMT
I used Estroven and it helped me a lot. I got it at Costco.
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Hope you find what works for you.
