Introduction During the menopause (medical term: climacteric) a sudden rise in body temperature can occur. The affected person is then suddenly warm or even really hot. Many of them also break out in sweat or show reddening of the skin in this context. The symptoms just described are summarized under the term hot flushes. They … Hot flushes during menopause
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 … Therapy | Hot flushes during menopause
Diagnosis When hot flashes occur, affected women usually consult a doctor. The doctor usually asks about other symptoms that typically occur during menopause. For example, after the absence of periods, headaches, sleeping disorders, etc. Based on the patient’s medical history (talking to the patient to find the cause of a symptom), an initial assessment can … Diagnosis | Hot flushes during menopause
