The most common menopause symptom is hot flashes. There are several treatments for each menopause symptom. Depending on the type of symptom, menopause treatment may differ. In this blog let’s see how to reduce hot flashes in detail
Hot flashes
Hot flashes are characterised by sweating, a feeling of heat, and redness in the face, neck, and skin. Moreover, it is unpleasant and might last for several years. Vasomotor symptoms (VMS) (i.e.) hot flashesare a result of changes in the central nervous system (CNS) brought on by estrogen withdrawal. Furthermore,a single episode can last anywhere from a minute to five minutes.
Tips to reduce hot flashes
When women first experience hot flashes and how long they last can follow various patterns. Hot flashes can occur numerous times each day for women going through menopause. The hormonal changes in your body are thought to be the cause of hot flashes. Hot flashes are unavoidable during menopause, but you can lessen their severity by avoiding triggers such as
*Stress
*Obesity
*Caffeine
*Spicy foods
*Tight clothes
*Smoking
*Heat
What can you do to overcome hot flashes
Many people may manage their hot flashes at home with the right methods. It will be useful to understand what first triggers hot flashes. Following are a few lifestyle changes that can help to overcome hot flashes
*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 to utilise natural or alternative treatments to address their hot flashes.
*One natural remedy for hot flashes is acupuncture.
*Herbs and nutritional supplements can be bought in drugstores for treating hot flashes.
*Soy products are rich in plant estrogen and may be beneficial.
Many herbs are available, however, there isn’t enough scientific evidence to recommend them.
Treatment
The facial and neck redness that follows hot flashes is referred to as hot flushes. Treatments for hot flushes include both hormonal and non-hormonal methods.
*The most effective method of treating hot flushes is Estrogen replacement therapy (HRT).
*The additional options include serotonin and selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SSRI and SNRI) and gabapentin
To sum up
The best course of action for treatment will therefore depend on what is causing your hot flashes. These symptoms may only last for a short time or may last for seven to ten years. Consequently, you can lessen your symptoms at home by changing your lifestyle. Further, if you get hot flashes frequently, see a doctor and follow their suggestions to reduce hot flashes.
