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What you can do
Hot flashes and night sweats
Dress in layers so you can take off clothes if you get hot.
Keep the thermostat down and avoid hot drinks, such as coffee or tea.
Put a cold, wet washcloth against your neck during hot flashes.
Quit smoking, if you smoke. (Smoking makes hot flashes worse.)
Vaginal dryness
Use lubricants before sex.
Use a vaginal moisturizer, such as Replens or Lubrin.
Sleep problems
Go to sleep and get up at the same time every day, even when you dont sleep well. (Taking naps can make the problem worse.)
Avoid caffeine in the afternoon and don't drink much alcohol.
Depression
Try to stay active. Exercise helps ward off depression.
Seek social support from women like you.
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