My girlfriend keeps waking up and cannot get a sound night's sleep. Her hot flashes are keeping her from getting needed rest and she is exhausted during her working day. Any suggestions??? Thanks. :)
2006-10-17 14:25:37 · 9 answers · asked by navigate100 2 in Health ➔ Women's Health
Depending on her age ... she may be going through menopause. If so, she can have a medication prescribed, for women going through menopause... it's called HRT (Hormone Replacement Therapy) in the form of Premarin. There was a big uproar about this medication a while back ... saying it may cause blot clots, breast cancer or stroke. What medication doesn't have dangerous side effects?
So, some doctors are reluctant to prescribe HRTs ... but IMO, it should be up to the woman ... if she wants to take the risks or not. Premarin has brought my sis, mother and I a world of relief!!
2006-10-17 14:33:22 · answer #1 · answered by ♥Carol♥ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are over the counter meds and black cohash also helps but Estrvent is really good. Me i have the big prescription stuff.....Estrace is the best as I live for hot flashes and yes I am miserable too and am awake every hour on the hour, getting old is not very fun!
2006-10-17 14:30:46 · answer #2 · answered by cshell442003 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Progesterone cream can be bought at the drug store. You rub it on the skin according to directions. This hormone is better absorbed through the skin instead of orally. It may take some days for it to start working, but it is very effective and it also helps with other problems of menopause.
2006-10-17 14:34:23 · answer #3 · answered by The First Dragon 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
if your friend is having Hot Flashes you should suggest having a soy shake. it works ALMOST every time.
2006-10-17 14:31:38 · answer #4 · answered by DaYoungH-B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She needs to go to the OBGYN he may have something she can take . Black
Kohash is dangerious and can cause Cancer . In the mean time tell her to try sleeping with a fan blowing directly on her at night , it helped me .
2006-10-17 14:32:27 · answer #5 · answered by Geedebb 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Black Cohosh available at Wal-mart. Vitamin aisle. TAKE EVERY DAY!
Also, BHRT. Bioidentical Hormone Replacement. www.womentowomen.com
2006-10-17 14:27:41 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
you should keep packs of ice on her forehead to stimulate the body and mind.
2006-10-17 14:29:36 · answer #7 · answered by elija525 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Premarin ?
2006-10-17 14:27:58 · answer #8 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
how old is she? sometimes this can be hormonal, or it could also be indicative of something more serious...encourage to talk to her doctor
2006-10-17 14:28:23 · answer #9 · answered by nurse123 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋