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What Causes Severe Insomnia During Menopause?
Question: I am going through menopause and experiencing severe insomnia. My mother had breast cancer so am i a candidate for HRT. Im exhausted
Brief Answer:
HRT can be avoided.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
Feeling insomnia and exhausted are common post menopausal symptoms. These alone do not indicate a need for HRT. Since your mother had breast cancer t s best f you can control these symptoms with some lifestyle modifications.
Bring in some lifestyle changes:
1.) Eat healthy nutritious balanced diet which should include fresh fruits and Green leafy vegetables.
2.) Avoid high calorie foods and saturated fats.
3.) Exercise regularly for an hour and brisk walk for 30 to 40 minutes daily and maintain a healthy weight
4.) Avoid smoking and alcoholism
5.) Avoid stress, practice relaxation techniques like yoga and meditation
6.) make sleep a priority and sleep for a minimum of 8 hours daily
7.) Dress in layers and avoid hot beverages warm rooms, caffeine, Spicy foods, etc
in case the symptoms are persistent then you can consider taking a good anti anxiety medicine and a multivitamin after consulting your physician.
Please feel free to discuss further. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Rakhi-Tayal
HRT can be avoided.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
Feeling insomnia and exhausted are common post menopausal symptoms. These alone do not indicate a need for HRT. Since your mother had breast cancer t s best f you can control these symptoms with some lifestyle modifications.
Bring in some lifestyle changes:
1.) Eat healthy nutritious balanced diet which should include fresh fruits and Green leafy vegetables.
2.) Avoid high calorie foods and saturated fats.
3.) Exercise regularly for an hour and brisk walk for 30 to 40 minutes daily and maintain a healthy weight
4.) Avoid smoking and alcoholism
5.) Avoid stress, practice relaxation techniques like yoga and meditation
6.) make sleep a priority and sleep for a minimum of 8 hours daily
7.) Dress in layers and avoid hot beverages warm rooms, caffeine, Spicy foods, etc
in case the symptoms are persistent then you can consider taking a good anti anxiety medicine and a multivitamin after consulting your physician.
Please feel free to discuss further. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Rakhi-Tayal
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