What treats hot flashes?

Are you experiencing hot flashes more often than usual? Don’t worry, it’s not just you. A study found that approximately 75% of women experience hot flashes during menopause. If only we could blame our hormones for everything!

Well, let me tell you one thing – Hot Flashes suck. But what can be done to treat them? Luckily, there are several options available out there.

Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)

If your symptoms are severe and persistent, then HRT might work wonders for you. This therapy involves the use of estrogen in combination with progesterone or alone if a hysterectomy has been performed.

However, HRT is not suitable for everyone because it carries risks like increasing blood clots’ chances and raising breast cancer risk.

Alternative Therapies

Several alternative therapies may help relieve hot flashes without any significant side effects:

Herbal remedies

Some plants have phytoestrogens – naturally-occurring compounds that imitate the effect of estrogens in the body:

  • Dong quai: This herb contains beta-sitosterol known for its potential as an anti-estrogenic agent.
  • Soy products: Due to their isoflavones content aiding in reducing the frequency and severity of hot flushes.

Acupuncture

Acupuncture is said to stimulate body acupoints with needles’ insertion and support general wellness by impacting homeostasis regulation on various organs systems

Mind-body techniques

Adopting mind-body techniques such as mindfulness meditation or yoga can calm down mind activity linked with hormonal change while boosting mood good control/functionality

Lifestyle changes:

Implementing certain lifestyle choices will hope rehabilitate some relief from frequent flash surges.

Exercise regularly!

If hitting peak intensity workout doesn’t interest/persuade someone into exercise sessions due to busy schedule switch hit with yoga or pilates. Some workouts provide a greater chance to alleviate hot flashes, keeping you hydrated during and after [workout session] #AWESOME

Dress in light layers.

Wear clothes that can easily be taken off because overheating multiple layers is worse than easy layer shedding.

Follow a healthy diet.

Avoid spicy food and alcohol as they may trigger hot flushes like fiery inferno causing increased sweating responses.

Medications

Several medications are prescribed for treating menopause-related symptoms:

  • Antidepressants (SSRIs): Work by controlling serotonin levels in the brain, decreasing intrusive thoughts caused by hormonal fluctuations disturbing your mood’s balance (Psssst: They also reduce hot flashes prevalence).
  • Gabapentin full spectrum of treatment possibly medicated crème recommended maintaining certain level/sustained release
    of hormones delaying abrupt decrease at systemic levels).

Keep calm, smart choices effective ways of reducing severity/frequency/power! Intervene before it’s too late! Take charge today!!

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