Dmmetler Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 At 39, I'm certainly in the range where I could be getting perimenopausal symptoms, but everything I've read says the irregular cycles come first, and mine are still very predictable (down to the point of frustration, because while I'm not sure I want to go through another pregnancy, I'd love to have another child, and get depressed each month when it shows up on schedule)-but I'm definitely getting the sudden hot flashes-where I can sweat through a shirt in 5 minutes or less-several times a day, and washing my sheets daily because I'm getting so hot and sweaty several times at night. Any suggestions on relieving/avoiding this? I'm really NOT looking forward to years of it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cricket Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 Right there with you--regular cycles and yet getting hot flashes. I'm 40. Starting to get that baby itch too....but I think another pregnancy would do me in! I guess no advice, just commiseration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 Me too! I'm 43. I have regular cycles, but I'm discovering I'm not ovulating every cycle. I have occasional hot flashes, mostly at night. My gyn says it's probably peri-menopause. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SweetMissMagnolia Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 :iagree: right there with all of you girls....I'm 40 and am having awful night sweats...sometimes during the day I'll have a hot-flash.....Just started taking EVENING PRIMROSE OIL capsules and am hoping they help (supposed to be good for PMS too)..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retired Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 I am 41 and use to get the night sweats about 5 days before my period. I started exercising regular, taking a liquid calcium/magnesium/zinc supplement, lower caffeine intake. the hot flashes and night sweats stopped for me. (the following book suggested the above) .http://www.amazon.com/Hormone-Survival-Guide-Perimenopause-Naturally/dp/0974206709/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1319689216&sr=1-2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G5052 Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 Thankfully with Cal-Mag, fish oil, and diet, the hot flashes are only the day before my period, although I feel "warm" several days before. I've gotten used to them, and feel fortunate that they're limited. I tried natural progesterone and never really noticed a difference even when I played around with the dosing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsmama Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 Ditto here. 41 and night sweats, plus an occasional daytime hot flash. I am working on diet changes (for other reasons) but we'll see if that helps this issue as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negin Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 Hopefully some of this will help. I'm 43 and am grateful that I haven't experienced them yet. I'm sure they'll come soon. It'll be worse here in the tropics :glare:. Hot Flashes are periods of sudden intense heat, while flushes include the obvious flushing or redness. While they usually come and go for a year or two, some still have hot flashes for 10-15 years after menopause. Hot flashes and flushes can last for a few seconds or up to five minutes. WHAT HELPS HEALTHY EATING Heat-producing foods can trigger hot flashes – limit fatty foods, sugars, caffeine, and very hot spicy foods Cooling foods and plant estrogens help reduce hot flashes – fruits, vegetables, yogurt, goat cheese – these all cool the body More salads Fewer cooked foods Drink plenty of water throughout the day When dietary changes are not enough, it’s time to look into supplements. SUPPLEMENTS Hesperidin is found in the skin of lemons and oranges. It works like a miracle for many women, eliminating hot flashes and night sweats. Take 500 mg morning and night. You most likely will need that much to reduce hot flashes. Although hesperidin is a bioflavonoid, you can’t get enough of it in bioflavonoid supplements. Look for a hot flash formula with high amounts of hesperidin. PHYTOESTROGENS are plant-based estrogens that curb hot flashes, weight gain, and other complaints. Look for a multiple-herb formula with • Chaste-tree berry (normalizes hormone secretion and helps balance estrogen and progesterone) – 40 mg daily – quite frankly, this is the only one I think I will try from this list of phytoestrogens. The rest are of concern to me, since there is a likelihood that they may raise breast estrogen levels. • Black cohosh • Red clover • American ginseng • Milk thistle Nothing has been found to be nearly as effective for menopause symptoms as Black Cohosh. Many Black Cohosh supplements are less potent than they appear. You need to get 540 mg daily. Studies have shown that in sufficient doses, this herb can help alleviate menopausal symptoms in as little as 4 weeks. Puritan’s Pride Black Cohosh 540 mg One study found that women who took Black Cohosh were 47 percent less likely to have breast cancer. Black cohosh can reduce hot flashes by 85%. 40 mg daily of Remifemin Black cohosh treats hot flashes, night sweats, headaches, vaginal dryness, and anxiety OVERALL RELIEF Daily Balance Harmony Enzymatic Therapy AM/PM Menopause Formula Gaia Herbs Phyto-Estrogen NOW Foods Menopause Support Solgar Herbal Female Complex SAGE has been used since ancient times to stop hot flashes and helps reduce all kinds of excessive perspiration. Sage tea and sage tincture helps hot flashes and night sweats. 1-3 cups of sage tea can reduce your hot flashes OR take the herb as a supplement Sage tea is the safest and least expensive solution. Allow the tea to cool down for best results. Drink 1-3 cups a day in between meals. You can increase this amount, if you like, to 4-5 cups a day. You may need much less. In fact, just 1 serving of sage tea can cool down some women within two hours and last for a day or more. Tinctures or capsules containing sage are good options if you don’t want to drink the tea. WILD HOPS reduces hot flashes and night sweats, anxiety, and helps muscles relax. Wild hops can help you sleep 30-120 mg at bedtime Has to be dried to have any medicinal effect Often used in combination w/valerian and lemon balm. SAFFRON promotes calmness and reduces irritability and hot flashes 1 pinch stirred into hot, cooked food daily Some have said that the combination of Chinese Bitters (taken before breakfast) and Fem-Mate (taken at bedtime) is very helpful for alleviating hot flashes. In one case, a 60 year old woman was on HRT for 10 years and was told to stop her HRT immediately because of her vaginal bleeding. When she stopped, her hot flashes became unbearable, and she tried all manner of remedies to no avail. When she took Chinese Bitters and Fem-Mate, her hot flashes became manageable in only 4 days, although it took 3-4 months before her hot flashes disappeared. This remedy works because Chinese Bitters decongests and cleanses the liver while Fem-Mate stimulates natural progesterone and estrogen production by stimulating the adrenals. For some women, whose hot flashes are relatively mild, Chinese Bitters alone is enough to eliminate their hot flashes. In some cases, the complete program of liver and gallbladder cleansing may be necessary because HRT is known to cause gallstones. Daily morning exercises such as stretching and deep breathing can also help by "activating" the liver in the morning. OTHER TIPS Sleep on right side. Sleeping on right side prompts relaxation and decreases blood pressure – which can help calm you during hormone-related symptoms such as hot flashes. Soak your feet in cold water to prevent hot flashes during night Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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