Some women report changes in skin texture, worsening of acne, or weight gain. Cognitive and mood symptoms as well as generalized physical symptoms can accompany menopause in some women. These vary among women and can include mood changes, stress, tiredness, fatigue, irritability, and difficulties with memory. Hot flashes and night sweats can contribute to sleep disturbances.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: A clear liquid diet is made up of clear liquids and foods that are liquid at room temperature. The clear liquid diet provides liquids, sugar, salt, and some nutrients until you can eat solid food. The clear liquid diet does not provide all the nutrients, vitamins, minerals, or calories that your body needs.
Table 10.3 â  Some Therapeutic Diets and Their Purposes. Type of Diet Purpose of Diet Description. Clear liquid Replaces fluids lost from vomiting, diarrhea, Plain gelatin, ginger ale, tea, coffee (no cream), Nutritionally surgery fruit or apple juice (no pulp), fat-free broth.