Does Progesterone Therapy Cause Weight Gain
Health Encyclopedia: Menopause Lifestyle Changes
Lifestyle Changes
Simple changes in lifestyle and diet can help control menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes. Avoid hot flash triggers like spicy foods, hot beverages, caffeine, and alcohol. Dress in layers so that clothes can be removed when a hot flash occurs. For vaginal dryness, moisturizers, and non-estrogen lubricants, such as KY Jelly, Replens, and Astroglide are available.
Healthy Diet
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