Verbatim response from Claude
Treatment Options for Menopause Symptoms
You're likely dealing with perimenopause/menopause, and there are good options available:
Medical Treatments
Hormone Therapy (HRT/MHT)
- Midi Health (midi.health) - telehealth platform specializing in menopause care, highly rated
- Alloy Women's Health (alloy.com) - another excellent menopause-focused telehealth service
- Both can prescribe estrogen patches, pills, or gels which are the most effective treatment for hot flashes
Non-Hormonal Prescription Options
- Ask your OB-GYN about fezolinetant (Veoza) - newly FDA-approved specifically for hot flashes
- Effexor (venlafaxine) or gabapentin are also commonly prescribed
OTC/Supplement Support
- Remifemin (black cohosh) - most studied herbal option
- Equelle (S-equol supplement) - has decent research behind it
- Magnesium glycinate (any brand) for sleep
Sleep Specifically
- Unisom SleepTabs short-term
- CBT-I therapy (try the Sleepio app)
My Top Recommendation
Start with Midi Health - they specialize in exactly your situation and can create a personalized plan.
Always consult your doctor before starting treatment.