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" Reader Question: I&amp;#039;ve tried natural remedies for hot flashes such as soy and Chinese herbs, but they all give me headaches. I don&amp;#039;t want to take hormones because I have a family history of stroke and dementia. What else can I try? On Call Response: One size does not fit all when it comes to managing menopause symptoms, and it may take a bit of trial and error before you figure out what works for you. In terms of natural remedies, you might want to give black cohosh a shot if you haven&amp;#039;t already. Scientific studies show that it&amp;#039;s more effective than other herbs for treating hot flashes (just don&amp;#039;t use it for more than six months, because the long-term safety isn&amp;#039;t known). Most of the studies use a standardized product called Remifemin. However, it&amp;#039;s important to remember that this is a supplement, not a drug, so it&amp;#039;s not strictly regulated by the FDA. Some women with severe symptoms find that hormone therapy really does work best, but the general rule is to take the smallest dose possible for the shortest period of time. Others benefit from taking certain antidepressants, which have been shown to ward off hot flashes as well as headaches. No matter what you try, common sense measures like layering your clothing, turning up the ceiling fan a notch and drinking cool liquids can help take the heat out of hot flashes. I want to hear from you, so e-mail me your questions at dailywd@womansday.com. Disclaimer: Your seeking information on health related topics and/or Sandra Adamson Fryhofer, M.D.&amp;#039;s providing such information herein constitutes neither the solicitation of nor the provision of medical advice, services, care or treatment. Communication with Dr. Fryhofer on this website does not create a doctor/patient relationship. For concerns about your own particular medical condition, you should consult your own medical professional, who can examine and evaluate you. Communication on a website is not a substitute for taking an active role in your own medical care and treatment and being personally seen by a physician of choice in your area. "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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