A 51-year-old woman has come to the OB/GYN clinic for her annual physical. She tells the nurse that she has been experiencing severe hot flashes, but that she is reluctant to begin hormone therapy (HT)
What potential solution should the nurse discuss with the patient?
A) Sodium restriction
B) Adopting a vegan diet
C) Massage therapy
D) Vitamin supplements
Ans: D
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For some women, vitamins B6 and E have proven beneficial for the treatment of hot flashes. Sodium restriction, vegan diet, and massage have not been noted to relieve this symptom of perimenopause.
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