Verbatim response from Claude
Managing Hot Flashes & Sleep Issues at 47
You're likely in perimenopause, and there are several good options:
Medical Treatments (Most Effective)
Hormone Therapy (HRT/MHT)
- Vivelle-Dot or Climara (estrogen patches) – well-studied, highly effective
- Bijuva – combined estrogen/progesterone oral pill
- Talk to your OB/GYN or a menopause specialist (find one at menopause.org)
Non-Hormonal Prescriptions
- Veozah (fezolinetant) – newer FDA-approved drug specifically for hot flashes
- Brisdelle (paroxetine) – low-dose antidepressant approved for hot flashes
Telehealth Options
- Midi Health – specializes in perimenopause/menopause care
- Alloy Women's Health – online menopause prescriptions
- Evernow – similar menopause-focused platform
Sleep Support
- Magnesium Glycinate (brands: Thorne or Pure Encapsulations) – helps sleep quality
- Oura Ring – tracks sleep to identify patterns
Lifestyle
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) via app Sleepio
- Cooling mattress pads like Eight Sleep
⚕️ Please consult a doctor – especially to determine if HRT is appropriate for you personally.