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Menopausal Hot Flashes

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Hot flashes (vasomotor symptoms) are the most common menopause symptom, affecting up to 80% of women. They cause sudden intense heat, flushing and sweating lasting seconds to minutes. They can significantly disrupt sleep and quality of life.

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Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)

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HRT is the most effective treatment for hot flashes, reducing frequency and severity by 75-90%.

⏱ Days to weeks·💪 Low effort

Keeping Cool

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Environmental and behavioural strategies to stay cool and reduce hot flash triggers.

⏱ Immediate·💪 Low effort

Reducing Alcohol and Caffeine

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Reducing alcohol and caffeine which are commonly reported hot flash triggers.

⏱ Days to weeks·💪 Medium effort

Black Cohosh

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Black cohosh (Actaea racemosa) is the most studied herbal remedy for menopausal hot flashes.

⏱ 4-8 weeks·💪 Low effort

Regular Exercise

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Regular aerobic exercise to improve overall menopause symptoms and thermoregulation.

⏱ Weeks to months·💪 Medium effort

Gabapentin

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Prescription gabapentin as a non-hormonal medical option for hot flash management, particularly effective for night sweats.

⏱ Days to weeks·💪 Low effort

Phytoestrogens (Soy Isoflavones)

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Soy isoflavones and other phytoestrogens for mild reduction in hot flash frequency.

⏱ 4-12 weeks·💪 Low effort

SSRIs and SNRIs

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Prescription SSRIs (escitalopram, paroxetine) and SNRIs (venlafaxine, desvenlafaxine) as non-hormonal medical options for hot flashes.

⏱ Days to weeks·💪 Low effort

Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction

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Mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) and cognitive behavioural therapy to reduce hot flash bother and improve coping.

⏱ Weeks to months·💪 Medium effort

Sage Tea

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Sage tea or supplement for hot flash management through traditional European use.

⏱ Weeks·💪 Low effort

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