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Menopause insomnia help3/9/2023 I've never trusted herbs but I did try Valerian root a couple of times with no success. I have lots of lavender scented bubble bath and it helps me to have a good soak 3 hours or so before bed. Dreading another sleepless night is worse to me than actually having a sleepless night. This is difficult because being tired only makes the days seem longer and it makes it hard to concentrate, exercise (oh no!), and many other activities. I had to accept it in order to quit fighting it. First of all, acceptance of it was key for me. However, that doesnt' help it go away all the same. My insomnia is strictly a learned habit or anxiety I guess. Well, I don't believe I have started menopause (I am 29) but I do have a lot of experience with insomnia. Maybe you can get a 2nd opinion? Peace of mind is important! This is my first month without the pill, more bloating but no period. She even told me if I wasn't planning children to stay on the pill but I just had to have a break and let my body be in a natural state. I just recently stopped taking the pill because after 20 years of non-stop use I wanted to give my body a break! On the plus side, my doc told me studies are showing that if you take the pills for 5+ years your risk of ovarian cancer decreases. I still had night sweats but not as severe. She prescribed it for me about 3-4 years ago (I was 34-35) when I complained of night sweats during the week of my period. The estrogen is supposed to relieve the menopausal symptoms. Mircette 28 has a low dose of estrogen in it during the week of "inactive" pills, the week you have your period. My doc is a woman and always takes time to explain things. I was on Mircette 28 for a long time for BC purposes.
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