| Understanding that this is a normal part of life and allowing yourself some time to adjust, think about things and pamper yourself |
Support from others, especially your partner.
Help them understand what is happening |
| Relaxation and anything that helps cut down stress |
Using a cream from the chemist or doctor to help control vaginal dryness |
Exercising regularly and keeping fit.
Research shows 50% decrease in Hot Flashes with exercise
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Keeping your weight down and eating a diet low in fat, sugar and salt but high in calcium and fibre could help protect your bones, joints and heart |
| Stopping smoking
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Getting more sleep |
Stress Reduction - take care of yourself |
Doing pelvic floor exercises can help incontinence
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| Be creative; cooking, fine arts, dancing, singing, etc. |
Attend a Yoga class |
