FAQ

• Cycle changes

  Hormone changes can cause your cycle length to vary by length or frequency. You may also experience periods that are heavier or lighter, including spotting between periods.⁷

  While this is normal during perimenopause and may last 4–8 years, it can be annoying.⁷ Keeping a supply of feminine care products handy can help give you peace of mind and prepare you for unexpected cycle changes. Cycle tracking apps may help you keep track of cycle length, frequency, and help you manage menopausal symptoms.

  If your periods are much heavier than usual, cause discomfort, or affect your daily life, you may want to talk to your doctor to rule out other health issues.

• Heart palpitations

  Changing hormone levels may cause your heart to race during perimenopause and beyond. Although palpitations are usually harmless, they can add to increased stress and anxiety often felt during menopause.¹¹ Small changes to your daily routine may help reduce the frequency of heart palpitations, including reduced caffeine, daily exercise like yoga, quitting smoking, and getting quality sleep.¹²

  Mental health support and meditation may also help reduce stress that may be associated with heart palpitations. Talk to your provider if you notice heart palpitations occurring more frequently or causing chest pains, dizziness or other symptoms.

• Hot flashes & night sweats

  Temperature changes, including hot flashes, night sweats, or chills, are a common menopausal symptom.⁹ Cooling sprays like the No7 Menopause Skincare Instant Cooling Mist or a personal fan can provide fast relief during unexpected hot flashes.^1,9

  Daily menopausal supplements like the Estroven Complete Multi-Symptom Menopause Supplement, Night Sweats & Hot Flash Relief or the Estroven Sleep Cool® for Menopause Relief, Night Sweats & Hot Flash Relief may provide relief.² Your doctor may also recommend hormone replacement therapy (HRT) to relieve symptoms like hot flashes and night sweats that affect your daily life.¹⁰ Talk to your provider about HRT options and see if HRT is right for you.

• Joint & muscle pain

  Many women experience joint and muscle pain during menopause.¹⁷ Staying active and hydrated may joint health, as well as taking daily joint health supplements.

  A relaxing bath with Epsom salt or a massage may also help you reduce stress and relieve muscular pain.²⁴ Talk to your healthcare provider if pain is increasing or affecting your daily life.

• Mood swings & anxiety

  It’s common to feel irritable, tired, anxious and forgetful during menopause. This may be caused by difficulty sleeping and getting a good night’s rest, decreased estrogen levels that impact serotonin, and physical and mental discomfort experienced during the stages of menopause.^20,25 Estroven Sleep Cool® for Menopause Relief, Night Sweats & Hot Flash Relief may help alleviate symptoms that disrupt sleep, as well as over-the-counter sleep supplements.²

  Mental health support and meditation may also help reduce stress and manage mood swings.²⁶ Talk to your provider if you notice increased stress that affects your daily life or causes physical discomfort like chest pain.

• Reduced sex drive

  Vaginal pain, discomfort and mood swings may contribute to a reduced sex drive during menopause.¹⁶ Vaginal moisturizers or lubricants may provide relief and added comfort during sex, as well as products like massage oils and daily sexual health supplements.


  Your doctor or therapist may help you and your partner manage sexual health, aid communication, and offer relationship or intimacy support.

• Skin & hair changes

  Changing estrogen levels may leave your skin feeling itchy, dry or less elastic during menopause.²¹ Body moisturizers and specially formulated No7 Menopause Skincare products may help alleviate discomfort and improve your skin’s appearance.² Topical skin products and treatments may be helpful if you’re experiencing hormonal menopausal acne.²²

  Talk to a Walgreens pharmacist or your healthcare provider for recommended menopausal treatments if you’re experiencing dry skin or mild to moderate acne.

  Changing estrogen levels may also affect your hair texture, appearance and thickness.²³ Consider adding deep conditioning treatments, hair serums and medicated hair regrowth products like Rogaine into your routine if needed.²

• Sleep issues

  Sleep can help alleviate menopausal symptoms; however, it may be hard to get a good night’s rest during perimenopause and beyond. Over-the-counter sleep aids may help support a more restful sleep, and your healthcare provider may be able to identify sleep habits and offer personalized support.¹⁹

• Vaginal dryness, itching or irritation and/or urinary health

  Reduced estrogen levels during menopause may cause vaginal dryness, itching and irritation. Over-the-counter vaginal moisturizers or lubricants and vaginal anti-itch creams may provide relief for this common, yet uncomfortable, symptom.¹³

  Your urinary health may change during menopause, including increased frequency of urinary tract infections (UTIs) and bladder weakness or incontinence.¹⁴ Over-the-counter UTI pain relief can provide short-term relief but will not cure infection, while online providers can provide UTI treatment and relief from the comfort of your home.

  Talk to your doctor if your UTI symptoms don’t improve or get worse after a few days, if you experience recurring UTIs, or if symptoms include a fever or back pain.

  Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) may help you relieve symptoms and manage vaginal dryness and irritation or urinary health concerns.¹⁵ Talk to your doctor about HRT options and see if HRT is right for you.

• Weight gain

  You may experience body changes and weight gain during menopause. A healthy diet, regular physical activity and increased water intake can help you manage your physical health and weight.¹⁸

  Daily menopausal supplements can help combat menopausal symptoms that make physical activity painful, and gut health supplements and gas relief tablets can also provide relief from certain digestion issues.

  Mental health support may be helpful if you’re experiencing self-esteem issues related to weight gain or physical changes.