Sleep and Menopause

In this article

• Treatments for Sleep Problems Related to Menopause
• Alternative Treatments for Hot Flashes

Alternative Treatments for Hot Flashes

• Soy products, such as tofu and soybeans. Soy products contain a plant hormone called phytoestrogen that acts as a weak estrogen. However, studies, in general, have not shown significant hot flash reduction with soy products.
• Black cohosh, a perennial plant that is a member of the buttercup family, has also been used to treat hot flashes. In several studies, menopausal women who took black cohosh experienced relief from hot flashes and sweating, although most of these studies have been short-term, and used varying amounts of black cohosh from different sources. More studies are underway to determine if black cohosh reduces the frequency of hot flashes and other menopausal symptoms.