Wear lightweight clothes made of natural fibers.

Limit or avoid beverages that contain caffeine or alcohol.

Have cool drinks, especially water, when you feel a hot flash coming on and before and after exercising. Avoid hot drinks.

Keep cool. Open a window. Lower the thermostat when the heat is on. Use air conditioning and/or fans. Carry a small fan with you (hand or battery operated).

Try to relax when you get hot a flash. Getting stressed out over only makes it worse.

Use relaxation techniques such as meditation, biofeed or yoga .

If you suffer from night sweats, (hot flashes that occur as you sleep). - Wear loose fitting cotton nightwear. Have changes of nightwear ready. - Sleep with only a top sheet not blankets. - Keep the room cool.

Don't use deodorant soaps or scented products in the vaginal area.

Use a water-soluble lubricant to facilitate penetration during intercourse. Avoid oils or petroleum-based products. They encourage infection.

Ask your doctor about intravaginal estrogen cream.

Remain sexually active. Having sex often lessen the chance of having the vagina constrict, help keep natural lubrication and maintain active pelvic muscle tone. This includes reaching orgasm with a partner or alone.

Exercise regularly. This will help maintain your body's hormonal balance.

Talk to other women who have gone through or are going through menopause. You can help each other cope with emotional symptoms.

Avoid stressful situations as much as possible.

Use relaxation techniques. Examples include: meditation, yoga, listening to soft music and messages.

Eat healthy diet. Check with your doctor about taking vitamin/mineral supplements.