Hot flashes

Is anyone else dealing with removal of ovaries without HRT? I can't take hormones for at least three months because of active endometriosis and the hot flashes are making sleep close to impossible. I was thinking about ordering one of the cooling pillows or the Chillow on this website. Has anyone tried either item?


Laramielady

I've used something similar to a chillow and it helped. Also a remote control fan aimed on the bed. And if night sweats are really bad---make up the bed, put a soft type waterproof mattress pad on, then another sheet over. If you get soaking sweaty you can peel off the top layer that way. Good luck. Also--avoid caffeine, alcohol, and spicy food to see if that helps, sometimes it makes a difference and its worth a trial.

I opted not to do hrt and have been using Estroven PM(otc) this has helped with the night sweats and sleeping.

I'm on 25 mg of zoloft and it seems to have help minimize my hot flashes and they are tolerable now...I also have endometriosis and I can't use any form of estrogen but I am using compounded progesterone cream and it helps stabilize my mood. I use Magnesium Glycinate to help me sleep and it works well. I am fortunate not to be having any night sweats at all. Hope this helps

Thank you all for the suggestions!