Menopause Symptoms

In my case,at age 47, menopausal symptoms presented itself as soon as chemotherapy was over although my periods stopped after my first cycle of chemo. I have hot flashes, vaginal dryness, and difficult sleeping. For hot flashes, I exercise regularly, eat healthy and wear layers. Bedroom windows are open all night, my husband has down comforter to help with our temperature differences. Vaginal dryness was painful and my oncologist recommended estring which works wonderfully. I occasssionally take melatonin for sleeping when I need to. Overall, my hot flashes have diminished or else I have gotten used to them. I'm so glad cool fall days and nights are upon us. That is a great question. Not doing well managing frankly. I drink a lot of water, exercise regularly, try to ensure my calcium and vitamin D intake is adequate. Hot flashes and night sweats really stink and taking a daily dose of Femara doesn't help. I tried the Chillow (chilled pillow - like the opposite of a heating pad - but it leaked all over my bed and smelled of vinyl). Cotton blankets and pj's help. Getting a decent's night of interrupted sleep has been very elusive but I'll take an occasional Ambien because it helps me sleep through the night sweats. Looking forward to hearing some other best practices on beating the menopause blues!