Hot flashes during menopause: medications, treatment and doctor’s recommendations

How to reduce hot flashes and how to deal with excessive sweating?

To reduce the negative consequences of hormonal disorders during menopause, you need to take appropriate medications, adjust your diet, and adjust your work and rest schedule. However, that's not all. There are some simple rules to reduce the unpleasant symptoms of attacks:

Avoid going to the bathhouse and sauna. Hot air in steam rooms causes excessive sweating.
Spend less time outside on hot days, and also stay as far as possible from heat sources - fireplaces, stoves, heaters, bonfires.
Stop smoking, eating hot, fatty and spicy foods, coffee, alcohol and sweets.
A woman's diet during menopause should include more fresh fruits and vegetables, dairy products, cereals, wheat bran, chicken eggs, and nuts.
These products have a beneficial effect on female hormonal levels, which helps reduce the symptoms of menopause. It is also worth including foods rich in so-called phytohormones in your diet. In their composition they are close to human hormones, but are not as effective. Eat: coconut, soybean and olive oil, lentils, flax seeds, garlic, chickpeas, beans, barley, rye.
Drink at least 1.5 liters of water per day. Due to increased sweating during menopause, the body quickly loses fluid, so it must be replenished in a timely manner.
Do not wear synthetic clothing. It is better to give preference to cotton, silk and linen items. The exception is fleece clothing: this artificial material dries quickly and provides the necessary moisture removal.
Avoid outfits with high collars. Choose clothes with a neckline and cutouts near the neck.
Change synthetic bedding to natural ones. This will help you sweat less while you sleep.
If you experience intense hot flashes, you can carry a spare set of clothes with you. If you get very sweaty, you will have the opportunity to change clothes.
Observe personal hygiene rules. To avoid the unpleasant odor of sweat, it is recommended to use a high-quality antiperspirant that prevents the appearance of unpleasant odor.
Make time for rest, try to be less nervous and engage in static sports - Pilates, yoga, stretching, callanetics. During this difficult period, regular seaside holidays are highly desirable for the female body, but it is important to avoid hot months (July, August) and choose more comfortable and cooler ones - May, June and September.

Treatment of hot flashes during menopause

Klimaksan

“Climaxan” is a homeopathic remedy for menopause (also contains black cohosh). It is usually prescribed to reduce vegetative-vascular and mental symptoms during menopause. "Climaxan" helps with rapid heartbeat, excessive sweating, irritability and emotional swings. During menopause, these tablets should not be washed down with water, but dissolved in the morning and evening (if the symptoms of menopause are severe, doctors recommend taking 3-4 tablets per day). "Climaxan" helps calm the nervous system and stabilizes sleep. Among the disadvantages of the drug is that individual intolerance is possible, and it is not available in every pharmacy.

Klimaksan

Klimaxan is a homeopathic complex drug that is used in gynecology to relieve symptoms associated with the premenopausal and postmenopausal period.
Eliminates vegetative-vascular disorders that are associated with hormonal imbalance. Has a moderate sedative effect. from 92

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What to take for hot flashes during menopause?

Most often, doctors prescribe menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) to patients. Normalizing hormonal levels by taking such drugs not only reduces sweating, but also improves psycho-emotional state, helps cope with mood swings, increases performance and optimizes concentration.

However, it must be taken into account that drugs that compensate for the lack of estrogen can activate the launch of developing oncological diseases - in particular, breast, endometrial or ovarian cancer and aggravate chronic diseases and the risk of thrombosis. Therefore, treatment with hormonal drugs should occur exclusively according to the regimen drawn up by the doctor.

In recent years, it has become possible to replace the use of traditional tablet medications with the use of hormonal patches, gel forms, and intrauterine complexes.

They are considered less dangerous in terms of the possibility of venous thrombosis.

Prevention

In order not to be bothered by hot flashes during menopause, what should you do for prevention? Let's give some practical advice. So:

proper nutrition. Eat as many vegetables and fruits as possible, and a minimum of meat, especially fatty varieties. Black tea is replaced with green tea, coffee with chicory. Exclude or sharply limit: alcohol- and caffeine-containing drinks, salt, spices, hot seasonings. Food is taken at room temperature; too hot or cold food is prohibited.
Monitor your blood sugar levels and take all measures to regulate them.
Bad habits. It is important to avoid smoking; nicotine aggravates vascular problems.
Regular sex.
Examination by a gynecologist once a year.
Avoid stuffiness, do not stay in the sun for a long time.

Clothes chosen are loose-fitting, made from fabrics containing natural fibers. Avoid tight belts, fasteners, cuffs, and ties.

Hot flashes during menopause: treatment without hormones

Expert opinion

Many women cannot take hormonal medications due to certain health conditions. For example, if there is a risk of breast cancer, a tendency to form venous blood clots, cerebrovascular accident (stroke) and heart attack, hormone replacement therapy is not recommended, since the potential risks from it may be higher than the benefits.

Obstetrician-gynecologist of the highest category Oksana Anatolyevna Gartleb

To mitigate the intensity of menopause symptoms, not only hormone replacement therapy, but also other drugs are used. Instead of hormones, you can use the following:

Drugs that normalize blood pressure

During menopause, changes in the water-salt balance occur, resulting in fluid retention in the body and an increase in blood volume. This leads to increased blood pressure during hot flashes. Taking medications that lower blood pressure helps reduce sweating and the feeling of heat during such conditions.

Sedatives and antidepressants

These medications, given in small doses, help reduce the stress caused by hot flashes. In addition, taking antidepressants and sedatives in some cases reduces the frequency and intensity of hot flashes by normalizing the condition of blood vessels.

Expert opinion

Remember that antidepressants can be quite harsh on your health and may cause some side effects. Therefore, their prescription and selection of the appropriate dosage should be handled exclusively by a specialized specialist.

Obstetrician-gynecologist of the highest category Oksana Anatolyevna Gartleb

Vitamin and mineral complexes, dietary supplements

During menopause, it is recommended to take complexes rich in retinol, tocopherol, ascorbic acid, B vitamins, vitamin D, calcium, magnesium, boron.

Dietary supplements based on phytoestrogens. Phytohormones include coconut oil, chamomile, calendula, ginseng root, grapes, dates, pomegranates, red clover, alfalfa, flax, licorice, etc.

Diagnostics

The woman is first referred to a gynecologist in order to identify changes in the reproductive system, which most often manifest themselves with such symptoms. When diagnosing menopausal attacks, the doctor mainly focuses on complaints, the number and duration of hot flashes. A consultation with an endocrinologist is also scheduled. To detect the causes of hot flashes, the following laboratory and instrumental studies are used:

Hormonal profile.
The level of estrogen and progesterone, pituitary hormones FSH, LH and prolactin are determined in the blood. To detect other endocrine diseases, T3 and T4, glucocorticoids and ACTH, and insulin are measured. To check bone metabolism, a test for parathyroid hormone and calcitonin is recommended.
Gynecological examination.
During a standard vaginal examination, the doctor pays attention to atrophic or inflammatory changes in the vagina, takes a smear for microbiological analysis and oncocytology. Before prescribing hormonal drugs, an ultrasound of the mammary glands or mammography is performed.
Sonography.
An ultrasound of the pelvic organs is done to exclude gynecological pathology. If hot flashes are accompanied by cardiac symptoms, echocardiography is mandatory. Ultrasound of the thyroid gland is indicated for suspected thyroiditis, hormonally active cysts and nodes.
Methods of instrumental visualization.
To diagnose thyroid diseases, the results of X-ray studies - pneumography, angiography, computed tomography - are indicative. Scintigraphy of the thyroid gland is informative. To determine the localization of tumors in carcinoid syndrome, CT or MRI of internal organs and endoscopy are required.

Hormone replacement therapy is a method of treating hot flashes in women

Hot flashes during menopause: treatment with folk remedies

Not only traditional medicines, but also traditional medicine methods help to cope with fever and sweating during menopause. They should not be considered as the main means of therapy, but they can act as effective additional means.

Various herbs are used to combat the unpleasant symptoms of menopause. You can prepare decoctions and infusions from them, for example:

Hawthorn fruits and flowers. Rinse 5 g of prepared raw materials, place in a thermos and pour a glass of boiling water. Leave for an hour. Take half a glass 2 times a day before meals. The infusion not only reduces the frequency and intensity of hot flashes, but also improves heart function and vascular condition.
Red clover. Red clover belongs to the category of phytoestrogens, so this plant is actively used to reduce hot flashes. To prepare the infusion you need to take 2 tbsp. dry crushed red clover herb, place in a thermos and pour a glass of boiling water, leave to infuse for 10 hours. Take the resulting infusion before meals, 50 ml.
Sage. It is useful to take a decoction. To prepare it, you need to take 1 tbsp. dry sage, pour 1.5 tbsp. boiling water and simmer for 5 minutes over low heat. Then cool the broth, strain and drink as tea throughout the day.
Red brush root (rhodiola tetrapartite). Before taking products based on red brush, you should consult your doctor, as this plant is contraindicated for women suffering from hypertension. Pour the dried crushed root (1 tbsp) into a glass of water and boil for a quarter of an hour. Cool the broth, strain and take 100 ml before meals three times a day.
Borovaya uterus.
This plant helps to compensate for the lack of estrogen, as it belongs to the category of phytohormones.
To prepare a decoction of boron uterus, you need to take a tablespoon of the dry plant, pour a glass of boiling water over it and simmer over low heat for 5 minutes. Then strain, cool the broth and drink 100 ml before meals three times a day.
Dry rosemary. To prepare the decoction, take 1 tbsp. raw materials, pour a glass of boiling water and boil for a quarter of an hour. Then strain, cool and take the resulting product before meals three times a day.

Menopause in a woman without hot flashes

What factors aggravate the situation?

We list the factors that can aggravate the situation with vasomotor syndrome:

frequent stressful situations, strong emotional reactions, long periods of psycho-emotional stress;
a menu containing a large number of dishes that increase blood circulation and heartbeat: hot spices, black tea, caffeinated drinks, alcohol;
means that accelerate metabolic processes. They are prescribed to combat weight gain - another “scourge” of menopause;
everything that leads to overheating: increased indoor air temperature, items made of synthetic fabrics, out-of-season clothing, etc.;
some types of diseases: hyperfunction of the thyroid gland, low or high blood glucose levels, obesity, etc.;
ethnicity;
sedentary and inactive lifestyle;
presence of bad habits. Especially nicotine addiction.

These are only the most common factors that influence the frequency of occurrence of the symptom complex.

Menopause without hot flashes: reality or dream?

Unfortunately, most women experience the unpleasant symptoms of menopause firsthand. However, each of them has a choice: to come to terms with the manifestations of this condition or to alleviate it by taking the right medications.

One of the best remedies for hot flashes during menopause is Klimafemin.
This drug was developed by specialists from the pharmaceutical company VERTEX and has the necessary documents and certificates. The product is distinguished by a balanced composition, which includes natural components: phytoestrogen genistein, coenzyme Q10, grape seed extract and vitamin E. As a result of the use of “Climafemin”, the frequency and intensity of hot flashes decreases, sweating decreases, and the emotional background improves. Sources:

Menopausal syndrome. Smetnik V.P., Tkachenko N.M., Glezer G.A. and others // M. - 1988. - P. 286.
Depressive disorders in peri- and postmenopausal women. Yureneva S.V., Kamenetskaya T.Ya. // Journal of gynecology. - 2007. - 9(2). pp. 5-12.
Mental disorders in women during menopause. Tyuvina N.A. // M.: Kronpress. - 1996. - P. 237.
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Femicaps Easy Life

The active ingredient of Femicapsa Or Life is an extract of the fruits of the sacred vitex. In addition, the composition contains evening primrose oil, passionflower flowers, vitamins E and B6. In addition to treating menopause, the drug is also prescribed for gynecological problems caused by hormonal imbalance, mammological diseases and menstrual irregularities. "Femicaps Easy Life" improves overall well-being, strengthens the immune system and nervous system. The drug has virtually no contraindications or side effects; for a full course of three months, one package of the herbal remedy is enough. Among the disadvantages of Femicapsa Easy Life are possible allergic reactions to the components of the drug, as well as its high cost.

Femicaps Easy Life

Hankintatukku Oy, Finland

Femicaps Easy Life is recommended for the correction of a number of gynecological diseases in women caused by hormonal imbalance, as a general tonic, an additional source of magnesium, vitamins B6 and E.
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Nutrition during menopause

Qi-Klim

The active ingredient of this drug is black cohosh (a plant of the ranunculaceae family). “Qi-Clim” is prescribed during menopause to eliminate frequent pressure changes and increases, neurosis, and migraines. The drug is completely safe, so for some indications it is prescribed even during pregnancy. “Qi-Clim” during menopause also acts as a mild sedative, reducing anxiety and mood swings. The main advantages of the herbal medicine are its affordable price, large packaging, helps with insomnia, and has a safe herbal composition. Among the disadvantages is that it cannot be used as a method of contraception; an allergy to the components of the drug is possible.

Qi-Klim

Evalar, Russia

QI-CLIM reduces the levels of FSH and LH, increases the level of estradiol, which leads to the elimination of early menopausal disorders (psycho-emotional and vegetative-vascular disorders) and delayed menopausal disorders associated with low estrogen levels.
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