Therapy
If the hot flushes during menopause are a heavy burden for the women affected, hormone replacement therapy may be considered. In this therapy, the body is supplied with hormones, especially estrogen and progestin, which can lead to an improvement in symptoms. Such hormone preparations are available in many different dosage forms, as patches, creams or even as tablets.
Therapy with estrogen preparations generally requires detailed consultation with a gynaecologist, as their use may be associated with a higher risk of developing certain types of cancer. The advantages and disadvantages of taking a hormone replacement product should therefore be carefully weighed up together with the doctor. In addition to taking medication, many women also resort to herbal remedies.Among these are the grape silver candle and the monk pepper.
Both remedies are said to act on the hormone balance and thus reduce hot flushes. There are some home remedies that can be used when hot flushes occur during the menopause. First and foremost, sufficient exercise and a healthy diet are essential.
Coffee and alcohol should be avoided, as these can affect the oestrogen level and thus promote the symptoms. The same applies to nicotine, which also has a rather unfavorable effect and should be omitted at best. Physical activity has a positive effect on weight and mood, but it has also been shown that women who exercise regularly are less likely to experience menopausal symptoms such as hot flushes.
One of the home remedies for treating hot flashes is the sage plant. This can be prepared as tea or, if necessary, purchased as a preparation from a pharmacy. Red clover and silver grape candle are also said to help against menopausal symptoms.
Both herbal remedies are said to have a soothing effect on heat attacks due to their effect on the hormone balance. Red clover can be prepared as tea. As simple measures, which are easy to implement at home, sufficient ventilation and the adjustment of the room temperature are also important.
For everyday life, it is also worthwhile to wear good, air-permeable clothing during hot flashes. Instead of synthetic fibers, women should use natural fabrics such as cotton for hot flashes. These are breathable and are less likely to cause unpleasant odors from clothing when sweating, as is sometimes the case when wearing synthetic fabrics.
There are some homeopathic remedies that are said to have a soothing effect on menopausal symptoms. Sepia, Lachesis and Sulphur are particularly suitable for the treatment of hot flushes. Besides the positive influence on hot flushes, they are also said to have an alleviating effect on other typical symptoms of the menopause such as headaches, vaginal dryness or sleep disturbances.
Furthermore, Phosphorus and Calcium carbonicum can be used to treat heat attacks. These are also said to have a positive effect on blood pressure. Acupuncture is used by many women to treat the annoying menopausal symptoms, including hot flushes.
Among the users there are many women who report an improvement of their symptoms after repeated use. There are also some studies that deal with this topic. Again, many women reported a reduction in their hot flashes under acupuncture therapy.
However, the group of study participants without “proper acupuncture” also benefited from the treatment. These also reported “less severe symptoms” after multiple treatments. Unfortunately, there is therefore no clear evidence of the effectiveness of acupuncture for hot flushes. This topic might also be of interest to you:
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