Treatment for menopause symptoms may vary based on the type of symptoms. Hot flashes are the most usual menopause symptom . Each symptom of menopause can be treated distinctly.
When hot flashes happen there is evidence of a feeling of heat and redness in the skin, face, and neck with sweating. Hot flashes are uncomfortable and can persist for many years. (VMS)Vasomotor symptoms (i.e) hot flashes are caused by changes in the central nervous system(CNS) associated with estrogen withdrawal.
Let’s discuss the remedy methods to overcome hot flashes in detail.
TIPS TO REDUCE HOT FLASHES:
What happens to women during menopause? There are various patterns for when women initially experience hot flashes and how long they last. Hot flashes can happen to women going through menopause several times a day. Hot flashes are thought to be caused by hormonal changes in your body.
You can’t avoid hot flashes around menopause but reduce the severity by avoiding triggers like
- Stress
- Obesity
- Caffeine
- Spicy foods
- Tight clothes
- Smoking
- Heat
A single episode of hot flashes can last for a minute to 5 minutes.
WHAT CAN YOU DO TO OVERCOME HOT FLASHES:
With the right techniques, many people can control their hot flashes at home. Knowing what causes hot flashes first will be helpful.
Some of the lifestyle methods to overcome hot flashes are
- Regular exercise like walking, running, cycling, and dancing
- Practice breathing exercises.
- Use a fan while sleeping
- Use cotton bed sheets and cotton clothes to wear
- Maintain ambient room temperature.
NATURAL REMEDIES:
Some people like treating their hot flashes with natural or alternative treatments.
- Acupuncture is one of the options to treat hot flashes naturally.
- Many drugstores also offer herbs and nutritional supplements for treating hot flashes.
- Soy products are rich in plant estrogen and may be beneficial.
There are many herbs available that can’t be recommended because of a lack of scientific evidence.
TREATMENT:
Hot flushes are the facial and neck redness that occurs after hot flashes. Both hormonal and non-hormonal treatments are used for hot flushes.
- Estrogen replacement therapy (HRT) is the most effective treatment for hot flushes.
- The other options include selective serotonin and serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors(SSRI and SNRI) and Gabapentin.
Thus, the cause of your hot flashes will decide the best approach to treatment. These symptoms occur for a short time or may persist for about 7 to 10 years also. Hence, by making lifestyle adjustments, you can reduce your symptoms at home.
Further, maintain good perineal hygiene for better health. See a doctor if you frequently get hot flashes. Based on the doctor’s guidance get rid of hot flashes and have a simple life without stress.
