Ten Things You Should Know About Menopause
By Amy Hendel

There are alternatives to HRT

There are alternatives to HRT

If you prefer to try therapies other than HT for hot flashes, they can include: vitamin B complex, vitamin E, ibuprofen, Catapres,birth control pills, certain anti-depressants, Neurontin (anti-seizure medication).  Some women do respond to black cohosh, adding soy foods to their diet, using evening primrose oil, or combining some of these treatments.

By Amy Hendel— Last Modified: 11/02/2012, First Published: 09/27/2011