Nearly 75 percent of menopausal women suffer from uncomfortable, annoying hot flushes. They can sneak up at anytime and happen at the most in opportune moments, leaving the woman red in the face and dripping with sweat. Other conditions related to hormones can be the cause, but most of the time it is menopause that is at the heart of the problem.
Some women tolerate them well, so treating these flushes often times is not necessary. But for many women they can be a serious nuisance and these women are anxious to find menopause hot flushes remedies. There are some available, from lifestyle changes to drugs, but it can take time to find the solution that is best. Different options for menopausal hot flushes remedies should always be discussed with a doctor to learn about their advantages and disadvantages.
Lifestyle Changes
If the problem is not overly serious, then simple changes to lifestyle can be the best menopause hot flushes remedies. For instance:
- Keep the body cool - Even the smallest rise in body temperature can bring on flushes. That's why it is a good idea to dress in layers. At the first signs of getting too warm, take off a sweater or a shirt worn over a tank top. If it is cool outside, open a window or use the air conditioner or a fan to temporarily lower the temperature in the room. Have a glass of ice-cold water or other cool drink.
- Avoid hot and spicy foods, caffeine, and alcohol.
- Relaxation - Many women find that the best menopause hot flushes remedies for them are relaxation techniques like yoga, meditation, and deep breathing.
Prescription Medication
Probably the most common menopause hot flushes remedies are the use of hormones. Estrogen therapy is the most effective, although doctors will occasionally prescribe progesterone.
Most women, unless they have had a hysterectomy, are given progesterone to take along with the estrogen. They are prescribed together in fairly low doses, and it is recommended that they not be used long term, only until the symptoms are gone or have lessened.
Other prescription drugs are occasionally used as menopause hot flushes remedies. This includes low doses of some types of antidepressants and a drug called Clonidine, which is normally used to control/treat high blood pressure.
Dietary Supplements
There are some herbal supplements that are sometimes used to treat this symptom. Black cohosh and soy and red clover supplements are used widely in Europe and Asia, although there is not much evidence that supports their effectiveness.
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