Please provide some do's and don'ts on dealing with menopause.

Hotflashes?: Hot flashes? Dress in layers, and drink plenty of water.

Wanting: Wanting estrogen for menopausal symptoms? Take both estrogen and Progesterone if you have a uterus!

Ignore: Do get informed about hormone replacement therapy. Don't take hormones without discussing w/ doctor.

Ignore: Cool hot flashes, decrease vaginal discomfort, get sleep, practice relaxation, strengthen pelvic floor.

Ignore: Do ask your doctor for help with any symptoms, moodiness . Sleeplessness , vaginal dryness , flushes.

Ignore: It's still ok to take some hormones if your menopause is unbearable.

Ignore: Eat healthy, exercise, yoga and meditation on a regular basis. Use hormones sparingly as needed.

Ignore: Don't give up on your sex life just because you are in menopause. Optimize your hormones if needed.

Ignore: Regular exercise can help to alleviate mild symptoms of menopause.

Ignore: If you want to start hormone replacement therapy, don't recurrently start and stop it.

Ignore: Don't waste your money. no over the counter medicines have been shown to prevent hot flashes.

Ignore: If hot flashes are interrupting your sleep, look into getting a cooling mattress topper.

Ignore: A balanced diet will provide you with sufficient energy, decrease hot flashes and help you to sleep.

Ignore: To stay healthy after menopause, eat a well balanced diet and get enough Vit D and calcium.

Ignore: Do's not dont's is the information you will get from your obstetrician wnen you see her!/him. Don't.

Ignore: Hormone Therapy is controversial.Educate yourself then get your doctors opinion.

Ignore: Keep healthy! See your doctor. Consider hormone therapy or acupuncture and herbs.

Ignore: Don't suffer through menopause, earlier treatment is easier/safer. It is OK to get a 2nd opinion.

Ignore: Menopause will cause wide fluctuations in estrogen, and oral bcp's will decrease discomfort.