During the years around menopause, some women have hot flashes, night sweats, difficulty sleeping, or other troublesome symptoms. A variety of complementary health approaches have been used to try to relieve these symptoms. 

• Yoga seems to be at least as effective as other types of exercise in relieving menopause symptoms. 
• Research on hypnotherapy and mindfulness meditation is in its early stages, but some studies have had promising results. 
• Acupuncture has not been shown to be more effective than simulated acupuncture for relieving hot flashes.