For vaginal dryness, try ointments that you can buy without a prescription such as KY Jelly or Replens. Some scientists think that vitamin E may help prevent hot flashes, but this has not been proven. If you can't take estrogen and these other tips don't keep you from having hot flashes, ask your doctor about other prescription drugs that might help you. Osteoporosis can sometimes be prevented by eating foods that have lots of calcium and Vitamin D, and by exercise. This works best if you do this for many years before menopause.
Most people get enough Vitamin D from sunlight.
Read the labels of milk and cereal to see if they have Vitamin D added. If you're not in the sun much, or if you live far north, ask your doctor if you should take a vitamin supplement. Calcium You can get calcium from foods such as milk, cheese and yogurt. If you are allergic to milk products, other foods with lots of calcium are broccoli, kale and other dark green leafy vegetables, and canned fish with bones, such as sardines. Some foods have calcium added.