| Symptom | 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 don't 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. |
