Hot flashes in women are expressed in an instant sensation of heat. It may be accompanied by sweating and redness of the face. When a woman has menopause, hot flashes are considered the most common symptom of this condition. Their exact causes are unknown, but their appearance is associated with a change in blood circulation.
Hot flashes in women occur when the blood vessels located on the surface of the face begin to expand to cool. This process is accompanied by redness. Also, the body can cool due to sweating. In addition, hot flashes in women in some cases are accompanied by chills and palpitations. Often such conditions occur at night. As a result, sleep is disturbed.
Hot flashes in women can last at different times and have different intensities. In some cases, they are short-lived. In some cases, hot flashes can occur to one degree or another throughout life. As a rule, their intensity decreases over time.
In some cases, it is not possible to avoid conditions during menopause. However, to reduce their frequency and intensity is quite affordable for every woman. There are so-called "provocateurs" of tides. Their exclusion from everyday life will greatly facilitate the condition. Such "provocateurs" include caffeine, stressful situations, spicy foods, alcohol, cigarette smoke, very tight clothing.
Following some guidelines also helps relieve hot flashes. So, experts advise to regularly cool your body. It is recommended to ventilate the bedroom, use a fan during the day. Whenever possible, clothing should be worn from natural materials.
Exercise, breathing exercises are recommended . Significantly improve well-being walks, dancing, swimming, cycling. Experts also recommend breathing deeply and slowly (from six to eight breaths per minute) for fifteen minutes every morning and evening, as well as during bouts of hot flashes.
In the evening, before going to bed, you should cool the pillow.
You can consult your doctor about short-term hormone replacement therapy (less than five years) to prevent or relieve menopause hot flashes. Treatment also helps to eliminate other symptoms that accompany the menopause, including vaginal dryness, mood disorders, and others. However, it must be remembered that even short-term therapy adversely affects blood coagulation and is associated with a risk of gallbladder inflammation.
If there are contraindications to hormone replacement therapy, the attending physician may choose another method that can relieve hot flashes.
As practice shows, a certain effect on a woman’s condition during menopause is provided by herbal therapy. However, the characteristics of each organism and the effect of treatment should be considered. It must be remembered that in some cases, the use of certain herbal preparations may be incompatible with the use of other medicines or cause serious side effects.
Alternative products include soy products. Experts have found that, along with isoflavones, they can replace estrogens and facilitate the manifestation of hot flashes. It should be noted that the products themselves are effective, not soy additives.
Black cohosh can also provide short-term relief at high tides. Its effect lasts no more than six months. However, it greatly facilitates night sweats. Taking the drug can cause gastrointestinal upset.
It should be noted that before starting any treatment you need to visit a doctor. It must be remembered that hot flashes are temporary and may disappear without the use of any drugs.