Self-care and everyday support
Keeping cool at night, reducing stress where possible, exercising regularly, sleeping enough, and noticing alcohol, caffeine, spicy food, or smoking triggers may help some people.
What may help
What helps depends on which symptoms bother you most, how severe they are, and what matters to you.
Hormone treatment
Public guidance describes hormone treatment as an option for vasomotor symptoms such as hot flushes and night sweats. A clinician can discuss benefits, risks, and suitability.
Vaginal and urinary symptoms
Lubricants, moisturisers, and local vaginal treatment may be relevant for dryness, soreness, pain with sex, and urinary symptoms.
CBT and talking support
Menopause-specific CBT and psychological support can help some people with hot flushes, sleep, mood, or coping.
Be careful with
Do not assume natural means safe or effective. Be cautious with unregulated tests, miracle cures, compounded hormones, or supplement claims.
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