10. Ask Your Doctor About Medication Options
Certain prescription drugs can help you manage hormonal shifts and their effects on the body. Hormone therapy (HT) involves using various combinations of progesterone and estrogen either as capsules, creams, injections, sprays, patches, gels, or vaginal rings.
Hormone therapy is the most effective treatment for night sweats and hot flashes.
This may significantly improve quality of life and sleep. However, it’s important to speak with your healthcare provider about HT’s risks and benefits.
Fezolinetant (Veozah) and elinzanetant (Lynkuet) are two newer hormone-free medications that can treat hot flashes. Gabapentin (Neurontin) is a pain medication that’s also used to treat vasomotor symptoms, and it may also help with migraine attacks and sleep issues.
However, although some medications can improve fatigue, taking a holistic approach to your lifestyle is more helpful for menopause than any one medication or supplement, Limmer says. “For all patients, we recommend a healthy diet with limited caffeine and alcohol consumption, regular exercise, and adherence to sleep hygiene techniques.”
Speak with your doctor about the right medications for fatigue and other menopause symptoms that may interfere with sleep. HT is an effective option for reducing symptoms like night sweats, but it’s not for everyone.
