Hot flashes

Hot flashes are a sudden feeling of warmth, which is not caused by any external source. It is mostly felt over the face, neck, and chest.

It is believed that hot flashes result from the expansion of blood vessels under your skin. This makes you sweat.

Menopause defines the end of your menstrual cycles. If you've gone 12 months without a menstrual period it is called menopause. It is a natural biological process that occurs in your 40s or 50s, but the average age is 51.

Hot flashes eventually go away on their own. They start before menopause, and sometimes they last for eight to ten years. It is believed that, on average, they last for three years. If you have moderate symptoms that are affecting your daily life, then consider consulting a doctor. From lifestyle modifications to medications, there are various approaches that can help you ease your condition.

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors and selective norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors are the most effective drugs for hot flashes. Among these, paroxetine, venlafaxine, and escitalopram are used as the first choice for drugs.

Gabapentin is advised for women with predominant night sweats. It helps to maintain a better sleep cycle. Medroxyprogesterone acetate is another progestin drug, which is administered by injection to treat hot flashes.

Many believe in alternative therapies like plant-based therapies, black cohosh, vitamin E, etc, who’s efficacy was found promising. We provide black cohosh combined with vitamin E, which is the most popular herbal remedy used for treating hot flashes.