Have you ever suffered with hot flashes,how have you treated them?!


Question: Have you ever suffered with hot flashes,how have you treated them?
Answers:

Best Answer - Chosen by Voters

if u have crossed 40 means u have entered in menopausal stage due to reduction in estrogen hormones u feel hot flashes take estrogen hormones but under cover of ur doctor.

doctor



Here are some of the treatments listed in WikiPedia:

Hormone replacement therapy

Hormone replacement therapy may relieve many of the symptoms of menopause. However, HRT may increase the risk of breast cancer, stroke, and dementia and has other potentially serious short-term and long-term risks[5] The U.S. FDA and women's health advocates recommend[where?] that women who experience troublesome hot flashes try alternatives to hormonal therapies as the first line of treatment. If a woman chooses hormones, they suggest she take the lowest dose that alleviates her symptoms for as short a time as possible.[citation needed]
Selective estrogen receptor modulators

SERMs are a category of drugs that act selectively as agonists or antagonists on the estrogen receptors throughout the body. Tamoxifen, a drug used in the treatment of some types of breast cancer and which can cause hot flashes as a side effect, RAD1901,[6] Raloxifene and the soy-derived Femarelle (DT56a)[7] are examples of SERMs. Menerba, a botanically derived selective estrogen receptor beta agonist currently under development, works like a SERM, but only activates on the estrogen receptor beta. [8]
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors

SSRIs are a class of antidepressants most commonly used in the treatment of depression, and some personality disorders. They have been found as efficient in alleviating hot flashes.[citation needed]
Isoflavones

Isoflavones are commonly found in legumes such as soy and red clover. The two soy isoflavones implicated in relieving menopausal symptoms are genistein and daidzein, and are also known as phytoestrogens. The half life of these molecules is about eight hours, which might explain why some studies have not consistently shown effectiveness of soy products for menopausal symptoms.[citation needed] Although red clover (Trifolium pratense) contains isoflavones similar to soy, the effectiveness of this herb for menopausal symptoms at relatively low concentrations points to a different mechanism of action.[9]
Other phytoestrogens

It is believed that dietary changes that include a higher consumption of phytoestrogens from sources such as soy, red clover, ginseng, and yam may relieve hot flashes.

* Ginseng - Very few studies exist on the effect of ginseng for relief of menopausal symptoms; however, hundreds of years of anecdotal evidence exists using ginseng as part of tonics made by Chinese herbalists. In a large double-blinded randomized controlled trial, reduction in hot flashes was not statistically significant but showed a strong trend towards improvement.[10]

* Flaxseed - There have also been several clinical trials using flaxseed. Flaxseed is the richest source of lignans, which is one of three major classes of phytoestrogen.[11] Lignans are thought to have estrogen agonist and antagonist effects as well as antioxidant properties. Flaxseed and its lignans may have potent anti-estrogenic effects on estrogen receptor positive breast cancer and may have benefits in breast cancer prevention efforts.[12] One recent study done in France, looked at four types of lignans, including that found in flaxseed (Secoisolariciresinol) in a prospective cohort study to see if intake predicted breast cancer incidence.[13] The authors report lowered risk of breast cancer among over 58,000 postmenopausal women who had the third highest quartile of lignan intake. There have been a few small pilot studies that have tested the effect of flaxseed on hot flashes. Currently there is a large study sponsored by the National Cancer Institute that is enrolling patients [1]. The rationale for the study is that estrogen can relieve the symptoms of menopause, but can also cause the growth of breast cancer cells. Flaxseed may reduce the number of hot flashes and improve mood and quality of life in postmenopausal women not receiving estrogen therapy.

Lifestyle changes

Lifestyle changes may help alleviate hot flashes. These include avoiding caffeine, hot drinks, chocolate, spicy or hot foods and alcohol.[citation needed] Some evidence exists that regular sexual intercourse can reduce the frequency and severity of hot flashes. Many women, especially perimenopausal women (starting as early as 35–40 years old), menopausal women (50+ years old), and women with vulvodynia (inflammation of the vulvar nerves that can cause burning, stinging, rawness, itching, etc.) experience a decrease in the secretion of natural lubricant. The use of personal lubricants has shown to lessen the frequency and severity of hot flashes.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hot_flash



Fortunately i have not suffered with
such a problem till now,however,I
keep regular watch to know and
understand this trouble from my
health guide and take regular check
up and scans to avoid its happening
to me or my family relations and
friends.



I am 57 and haven't had a period since 2009, I use evening primrose oil. Find it at Walmart. It's a pill. Works great.




The consumer health information on answer-health.com is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for any medical conditions.
The answer content post by the user, if contains the copyright content please contact us, we will immediately remove it.
Copyright © 2007-2011 answer-health.com -   Terms of Use -   Contact us

Health Categories