Menopause and Hot Flashes | June, 2010

More than two-thirds of North American women suffer from hot flashes during perimenopause and almost in all women during menopause.

Hot flashes can range in severity and duration for woman going through menopause with some experiencing symptoms for only a short period of time and others experiencing them for the better part of their life.

While it may be impossible to completely get rid of hot flashes during menopause, there are some things women can do that may reduce their frequency and intensity. According to an article recently published on WebMD, it would be wise for menopausal women to avoid the following:

• Stress
• Caffeine
• Alcohol
• Spicy foods
• Tight clothing
• Heat
• Cigarette smoke

In addition, hormone replacement therapy is a good option to explore for relief of menopause symptoms. Bioidentical hormone therapy has been found to prevent hot flashes in many women and can also help with other symptoms of menopause such as vaginal dryness, mood swings, irritability, and weight gain.

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