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[annieb]

I read recently in Good housekeeping magazine that drinking 200ml of soya milk a day can help alleviate hot flushes. Am having real trouble at night (not so much during the day) - sweating so much if feel ill.  Started on the soya milk a few days ago but no real difference so far (though I do find it very pleasant to drink)
Has anyone else any views on this?

[dulciana]

That's interesting, because I've heard that soya products are helpful during the meno.  I very often use soy sauce in my cooking, which I feel is helping me, though not exactly sure how.     

[Joyce]

I had to use soya due to lactose intolerance. Never noticed any difference. But if it works for you, that's good.

[tiger74]

The theory is that soya milk contains a type of phytoestrogen (although soy sauce does not apparently).
http://www.menopausematters.co.uk/phytoestrogens.php

Hope it works for you and it's good to hear that you like the taste, personally I think soya 'milk' is vile stuff (and I avoid phytoestrogens anyway).

[libby1]

I take sage capsules and they definitley help. I stopped taking them for a few weeks and the hot flushes were much more frequent.

Libby
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[annieb]

Thanks for your useful replies. Not sure it's working yet as was dripping last night but then only started drinking it 4 /5 days ago.
tiger74 is there a reason why you avoid phytoestrogens?
libby1 Have just had a look at sage tablets as I think this may have been mentioned in the same article (& your post reminded me). do you take a specific branded product (eg A Vogel or such)
 There was also a mention of Menoherb black cohash but when I googled that it said not to take it if you had ever had hepatitis/liver issues (which I have so that was out of the question).   
As you can all imagine it's driving me mad as not had a good night's sleep for months and month

[tiger74]

Hi AnnieB

I avoid all oestrogen and phytoestrogens as I've had oestrogen positive breast cancer.  There is some conflicting evidence regarding phytoestrogens being contra-indicated for women who have had oestrogen positive breast cancer but I just err on the side of caution.

I agree with you about night sweats - they're horrible.  The only things I've found to help to some extent are having a 'Chillow' next to me in bed to roll onto to cool down and having a separate, wafer thin, single duvet (we sleep in a super-king-sized bed and my husband has a thicker single duvet which suits him) . (Chillows are available from Amazon, Ebay etc.).

All the best.

[libby1]

Hi Annie

I use "Lifeplan" sage capsules 

Libby
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[annieb]

Thanks Libby1 and tiger74 - useful info. Will be checking out the Chillow for sure and sage capsules. Will update in a few weeks or so to see how I get on
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[SilverFairy]

Soya is also contra indicated if you suffer from hypOthyroidism, as it is a goitregenic.

[annieb]

Silverlady
Not sure what a goitregenic is?? Sounds pretty grim

[Rowan]

Think you mean Silverfairy annieb but my understanding is anything that effects the thyroid

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goitrogen

[annieb]

OOPS sorry - senior moment or after effects of this morning's visit to hospital for mammogram. Ouch!!! Forgot how uncomfortable it is and has left me feeling a little light headed for some reason.
Thanks anyway - all these medical terms are beyond me