Hot flashes are a common symptom of menopause, experienced by around 75% of women as they transition through perimenopause and reach menopause. A hot flash is a sudden feeling of warmth spreading through the body, often most pronounced on the face, neck and chest. It can lead to flushing or redness in the skin, as well as sweating and an accelerated heart rate.
Some key facts about hot flashes:
- They result from decreases in estrogen levels that disturb the body's temperature regulation. Declining estrogen confuses the hypothalamus, causing it to mistakenly reset the body's thermostat to a higher temperature.
- Most hot flashes last 30 seconds to 5 minutes. Some women only get a few per day, while others can get them hourly.
- Triggers can include stress, caffeine, spicy foods, alcohol, tight clothing, and warm environments.
- They usually start 1-2 years before a woman's final menstrual period. After menopause, they tend to decrease in frequency but can persist for years.
- Treatment options include hormone therapy, certain antidepressants, blood pressure medications, soy foods, behavioral modifications, and natural remedies like black cohosh.
The experts at Hormone Harmony Clinic can help women navigate hot flashes and determine the best treatment options. Their compassionate providers offer cutting-edge bioidentical hormone therapy to replenish estrogen and progesterone at customized levels based on a woman's needs. This can reduce hot flash frequency by up to 90% for many patients.
In addition to hormone therapy, Hormone Harmony Clinic takes a holistic approach by providing nutritional counseling, fitness plans, stress management techniques, and other lifestyle recommendations individualized for the patient. Their goal is to promote overall wellbeing during the changes of menopause.
Hormone Harmony Clinic uses advanced testing to measure hormone levels and precisely compound bioidentical hormones into creams, pills or pellets. These natural plant-based hormones are molecularly identical to the hormones made by the female body. This makes them safer and more effective than traditional synthetic hormone replacement.
Hot flashes can significantly disrupt daily life. But with the right treatment plan, women can find relief and feel like themselves again. Contact Hormone Harmony Clinic today to schedule a consultation and take control of your menopause transition. Their caring providers will listen to your concerns and craft a personalized solution. You don't have to endure hot flashes - help is available!