I thought I was doing so well in perimenopause. Age 51. Sleeping lovely. No hot sweats at night.
It’s all taken a bit of a turn now. Waking up on cue around 3-4am, hot flashes then cold. The duvet on and off. I’m waking up shattered, with puffy bags under my eyes.
Can’t go on HRT due to medical reasons.
I thought I’d found help in Tesco menopause vitamins. They seemed to quash initial flashes, but now they are regularly here.
I get plenty of fresh air and exercise (horses at home, riding etc), trying to incorporate more fruit and vegetables into my diet, don’t drink alcohol, don’t eat red meat (don’t like it), don’t smoke etc.
Bedding is all cotton, natural feather quilts and I sleep in 100% cotton pjs.
Is there anything I can do? Am I missing a trick? Is it a case of this is how it is?
I go to bed around 9:30-10pm and usually read a book and fall asleep really easy. I’m usually an 8 hour sleeper.
If you have any other tips / help / ideas I would be extremely grateful. I’m kind of hoping for a magic cure from you lovely lot.
Remember, I cannot go on HRT which I assume is the holy grail of survival for menopause (and feel quite jealous of women that can do this!).