If you’re a woman going through menopause, you’d probably love to know how to stop hot flashes. After all, it’s by far the most reported symptom of menopause and perimenopause. More than two-thirds of American women experience hot flashes during this stage of life.
Hot flashes can develop at any point of the day, but they are particularly common and bothersome at night. A treatment called bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) can help reduce the intensity and frequency of hot flashes. But there are also many simple lifestyle changes that can provide you with a solution.
Why So Hot?
Hot flashes are sudden and temporary surges of heat. They can cause unpleasant symptoms like flushed skin and sweating. They are also known as hot flushes and can be embarrassing if they lead to excessive sweating and body odor. This sudden rush of heat occurs when the blood vessels under the skin begin to dilate in an effort to cool down. The skin then reddens and the body produces extra fluids to lower the body’s temperature. Some women also experience chills or feel their heart start to beat fast. Generally, the entire sensation doesn’t last for more than a few moments.
The Science Behind Hot Flashes
As our bodies age, hormone production declines. Drops in testosterone, estrogen, and progesterone levels cause us to feel less energized and less youthful. This hormonal imbalance produces many of the symptoms we associate with aging.
Anti-aging therapy can help combat hormone imbalances. This process uses bioidentical hormones to restore hormone levels to their previous stages. It’s better than generalized synthetic hormones because of its resemblance to the hormones it replaces. The molecular structure of bioidentical hormones are identical to the ones your body has stopped producing. Your body’s ability to accept these hormones as their own increases the effectiveness of anti-aging therapy. One of the most convenient ways to administer biodentical hormones is by taking long-acting BHRT pellets.
How To Manage Your Hot Flashes
Though hormone replacement is effective, there are also non-medical ways to aid an imbalance. Here are a few natural methods for preventing hot flashes:
- Reduce caffeine consumption
- Manage stress through mindfulness practices
- Decrease alcohol consumption
- Wear loose clothing
- Refrain from smoking
- Stay in cool environments
Nonetheless, hot flashes are nothing to be scared of. While frustrating, they are not dangerous and panicking can only make it worse. Do your best to stay calm during a hot flash and assure yourself that the experience will pass. Fortunately, most women experience fewer hot flashes as they progress through menopause.
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