Cool-Jams: Wicking Pajamas

During my menopause, what I remember most is the the night sweats, the hot flashes, and yes, a bit of a cantankerous attitude.

The worst episode was the hot flash I suffered through the night my sister and I had gone Christmas shopping. Since I was well into the experience of hot flashes and night sweats, I was not surprised to notice my body heat rising once again.

We were stopped at a red light in four lanes of heavy traffic. I was in the passenger seat of my sister's car. She was chatting away, and we were both feeling excited about the time of year. I had rolled down the window as she talked, but I just kept getting hotter.

Soon, it became unbearable. I couldn't concentrate on what she was saying anymore. All I could think about was that I felt like I was going to ignite! I frantically started searching for the door handle - I could never find it in that car, for some reason. I seriously had to get out of that vehicle, though. Right there in traffic. Totally not something I normally do, but I didn't care!

My sister stopped talking and looked at me with a concerned question on her face. I told her, "I have to get out of here!" As she reached over to help me open the door, I could feel the heat start to subside. Whew!

The Various Styles Of Cool-Jams

Today, women entering menopause are healthier, feel younger than their years, and lead more active lives and careers than previous generations. Despite the problems menopause may bring, the years afterward are the most productive and satisfying for many women. —WomensHealth.gov

Years ago, my gynecologist recommended a hysterectomy because of an infection in my right ovary. I was stung by this suggestion and told him that I would let him know my decision on my next visit.

I remember going to the library and checking out all of the books I could find in order to make the best decision I could make.

Today, I am pleased to say that I still have everything except my right ovary, which had to be removed during the only surgery I would allow — exploratory surgery, and take nothing healthy.

Nowadays, we can research on the Internet. However, we should be extremely careful with our sources of information, especially with our health. I recommend Understanding Menopause from the Department of Health and Human Services. Here is their page on Menopause and Menopause Treatments.

You'll find the answers to these frequently-asked questions:

• What is menopause?
• What are the symptoms of menopause?
• Does menopause cause bone loss?
• How do I manage symptoms of menopause?
• Can menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) help treat my symptoms?
• Who should not take menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) for menopause?
• Can menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) prevent heart disease or Alzheimer's disease?
• Are there "natural" treatments available for menopause?
• What is "bioidentical" hormone therapy?
• How much physical activity should I do?
• I'm having a hysterectomy soon. Will this cause me to enter menopause?
• What is premature menopause?
• What is postmenopause?