Hot flush menopause

Questions and Answers

menopause. why do i wake just before a hot flush?

Q) i am 48 and for the last couple of months have started having hot flushes more frequently. I get several most nights now, but find i wake up and within seconds am having a hot flush. why do they wake me beforehand and why am i not sleeping through them.

A) Because its a terrible feeling and most menopausal women have insomia because of them. Try going to powersurge menopausal site very interesting site, with helpful information and chat rooms see ya there

Can hot flushes in the menopause cause high blood pressure whilst having one?

A) get checked for diabetes , my mum has all these symptoms and she has just recently been diagnosed diabetic

How do you cope with hot flushes at the menopause?

A) be careful of hormone replacement therapy it is very inhumaine how they make the drug ...it comes from pregnant horses in a terrible way. use estroven its over the counter and it has an ingrediant called black kohashwitch is very helpful to premeopause women and post menopause and anywhere in the mix good luck

does every women going through the menopause suffer from hot flushes and why do they happen?

A) Hot flushes happen do to poor diet, eating spicy foods, or a stomach virus. If any of the above happen don't worry, just get yourself to a toilet as soon as possible. Let the "hot flush" happen as naturally as possible and after a short time your flush will return to normal.

Does anyone have any cures for hot flushes due to the menopause? Cant take HRT so need something natural.?

A) I to am suffering same problem and due to breast cancer in my family am unable to have HRT. Last few days have been very bad for flushes - I have been told to go to good health food shop as there is a natural remedy that works - called extract of Yam am going to give it a go -if all else fails will just keep running outside to open the fridge !!! They tell you about periods when you are young but never this menopause m'larky!!

Hot flushes/flashes & natural alternatives for early menopause. What do you use?

Q) HRT isn't an option. What herbal/homeopathic or vitamin treatments have you found that work for you? What cools down your inner thermostat? Are there any herbal teas you have tried that work well for that. Does losing weight also help? To the awful person who posted 2nd on here (Yahoo Sucks 6) - why bother!!! And, just for the record, if you are female, then one day you'll know what this is like and be needing this help too - so be warned - it's not nice! On a happier note, thank you so very much to those of you who have posted an answer so far. You have been very helpful and I appreciate it. xx

A) There is a great product by a company called Enzymatic Therapy- AM/PM menopause formula & a perimenopause formula... you probably need the perimenopause formula. I recommend it to a lot of my patients & they love it! You can get it at many health food stores, even GNC... or look for it on the internet, a good discount place is www.iherb.com good luck

i get a hot flush almost on the hour every hour. sometimes it lasts for several minutes.?

Q) i battle with menopause.i am 55 and had a hysterectomy in 1998. i do have my ovaries. but i get a hot flush every hour almost on the hour day and night. i wake up every hour due to this. i go red in the face and neck and my ears glow like a heater has gone on inside me. i do not want to take hrt. what herbal medication works well. i have an underactive thyroid and takes 75mg thyroxene daily. i also use 5htp 100 mg daily for anxiety, insomnia, moodswings, depression.

A) I am 50 and have been only experiencing the hot flashes for a few months. They can be very uncomfortable. I am taking the mini pill right now to control some very, very heavy bleeding and it is only made of progestin so now I have the hot flashes. But I would suggest that you take a plant based or what they call a bio-identical hormone. Soy suppliments are the best. Estroven is the one I was taking through the last few years and works well. Since during peri and menopause your hormones go up and down, it would be good to speak to your doctor about it. There are more options than just going on HRT these days. I am including a couple of sites that can help you: http://www.fbhc.org/Patients/Modules/menopause.cfm#understanding http://www.project-aware.org/Experience/symptoms.shtml http://www.power-surge.com/educate/naturalhormones.htm

My mother -in-law is going through the menopause and is suffering from intense hot flushes/ sweats/insomnia?

Q) is there anything i could buy from a health shop like holland and barret to help her out ?

A) red clover, black cohosh, sage, soya (see link 1), agnus castus, evening primrose oil or starflower oil. hope one of these helps her. my mum swore by evening primose capsules when she was going through the menopause.

why is it that when women are going through their 'menopause' they feel bloated and get hot flushes? do men?

Q) what can i do to fade away the frekles around my eyes? what creams are best for dry hands and cuticles?

A) Women have hi oestrogen lvl before menopause. Those symptoms appear 'coz of reduced oestrogen lvl after menopause. andropause ■ the occurrence in some older men of a collection of symptoms such as fatigue and loss of libido, attributed to lower testosterone levels

does anybody know website for menopause doctor just told me in first stage hot flushes etc?

A) I'm sure there are lots out there. I personally have specialised in Complementary and Alternative Medicine for over 12 years, and have succesfully treated a number of patients with this problem. There are some things you can try yourself - it often responds well to herbal and nutritional approaches - but you may get better results if you seek advice from an experienced nutritionist or herbalist that will be able to tailor the treatment to your individual circumstances. Herbs to try yourself may include Red Clover or Black Cohosh. This is important, as different people have different hormone imbalances - sometimes it is due to oestrogen, but it may be due to progesterone, and sometimes it is both hormones that are out of balance! There are tests available that can help to clarify the situation, measuring oestrogen and progesterone levels, using saliva samples usually. I hope that you find this helpful - if I can be of any further help please let me know.

can a women of 62 have post menopause hot flushes?

A) You might not like this answer, but YES it's quite possible. My Gynecologist told me that a woman never completely stops having hot flushes. At 62, they may not be as severe or as frequent as when going through menopause, but we will continue to have them nonetheless.

What causes hot flushes aside from menopause?

Q) How can we deal with it?

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Menopause?

Q) I am in my forties and had a hyserectomy 7 years ago. I still have my ovaries but am now having hot flushes and getting very irritable and feel drained a lot of the time. Booked in for a blood test. Could this be the start of the menopause do you think?

A) Pre-Menopause (PMS) & Menopause :- Menopause is the medical term for the end of a woman's menstrual periods. It is a natural part of aging, and occurs when the ovaries stop making hormones called estrogens. This causes estrogen levels to drop, and leads to the end of monthly menstual periods. This usually happens between the ages of 45 and 60, but it can happen earlier. Menopause can also occur when the ovaries are surgically removed or stop functioning for any other reason. Low estrogen levels are linked to some uncomfortable symptoms in many women. The most common and easy to recognize symptom is hot flashes ÷ sudden intense waves of heat and sweating. Some women find that these hot flashes disrupt their sleep, and others report mood changes. Other symptoms may include irregular periods, vaginal or urinary tract infections, urinary incontinence (leakage of urine or inability to control urine flow), and inflammation of the vagina. Because of the changes in the urinary tract and vagina, some women may have discomfort or pain during sexual intercourse. Many women also notice changes in their skin, digestive tract, and hair during menopause. Homeopathic Medicine & Treatment for Pre-Menopause (PMS) & Menopause #Lachesis [Lach] Suits especially women who never get well from the change of life; "have never felt well since that time." It corresponds to many climacteric troubles, such as haemorrhoids, haemorrhages, vertigo,burning on the vertex and headaches. It is remedy for women worn out by frequent pregnancies, with sudden cessation of the menses, trembling pulse, headache, flushing of the heat and rush of blood to the head, cold feet and constriction about the heart. Amyl nitrite. Flushes of heat at change of life. The 30th potency acts well here. Strontiana carbonica. Flushes of heat with head symptoms relieved by wrapping head up warmly. Sanguinaria. Flushes at climaxis; headache with profuse menses. Caladium. Pruritus at menopause. Aconite. Derangements of circulation at menopause. Hughes also praises Glonoine for these conditions. Veratrum viride. Perhaps no remedy controls the flushes of heat, so annoying to women at the change of life,as well as Veratrum viride. #Cimicifuga [Cimic] is very often the remedy for the suffering incident to the change of life. There is sinking at the stomach, pain at the vertex and irritability of disposition. The patient is restless and unhappy, feels sad and grieved. Bayes prefers the 6th and 12th potencies to the lower dilutions. It is but just to state that many have been disappointed in the use of this remedy. Caulophyllin 3X. Dr. Ludlam praises this remedy for nervous conditions following the climaxis, when there is "great nervous tension and unrest with a propensity to work and worry over little things." Sepia. Congestion at the climaxis, in characteristic Sepia constitutions, are quickly benefited by the remedy. #Bellis perennis [Bell] Our English confreres use this remedy quite extensively in what is termed a "fagged womb." The patients are very tired, want to lie down, have a backache. There is no real disease, but a marked tiredness all the time. Carduus is of supreme importance for liver troubles at the climaxis Ustilago. Often rivals Lachesis in controlling the flooding during the climaxis. Vertigo is characteristic. Take the remedy which is similar to your symptoms. No side effects or complications if taken as directed, please do not exceed the given dosage and under any circumstances do not try to mix any remedies and avoid Chocolates, Mints, Coffee, Red Meat, Alcoholic and Carbonated drinks, Spicy Rich Food while taking any Homeopathic remedies, and keep the medicines away from direct sunlight, heat strong smells and perfumes and do not store them in the fridge. Curing without any side effects or Complications Thats the Beauty of Homeopathic Medicine. Homeopathic remedies are prescribed according to the individual symptoms of the patient from head to toes(Mental and Physical Symptoms). If your symptoms are not given above please post your complete symptoms or consult a Homeopathic Practitioner in your area. Best of health to you. Take Care and God Bless You !

Menopause symptoms - I've had slight hot flushes for about five years ...?

Q) My periods stopped completely three years ago - how much longer will I have the flushes? Also my heart often beats really hard and I feel a kind of lump in my throat but tests show I'm healthy. Is this normal? When will I be free of symptoms? (I decided not to use HRT and opted for diet and exercise (and prayer!) to help me through).

A) Some women have hot flashes for years after the menstrual cycle stops, if they r mild, I certainly would not take HRT, as they r not recommended for all women. Check with ur doctor. If test should u r otherwise healthy, then go on with ur life with this mild annoyance until the hormones settle down.

does anyone have any remedy for hot flushes,not hrt.and how long does the menopause last?

A) I only got relief by using HRT. Some women say that using Black Cohosh and Progesterone cream (sold at health food stores) gave them relief, but they did nothing at all for me. Symptoms of menopause can last from one year to several years.

menopause ?

Q) ive started getting hot flushes, can someone give me information on what other side affects that comes with it.

A) What are menopause, perimenopause, and postmenopause? Menopause is the milestone in every woman's life that marks the end of her reproductive years. When you have had no menstrual periods for 1 year, you have reached menopause. While the average age of menopause is around 50, every woman's body has its own unique timeline. Some women stop menstruating in their mid-40s, and others continue well into their mid-50s. Perimenopause means "around menopause." It refers to the 2 to 8 years of changing hormone levels—and the symptoms they cause—leading up to menopause. The most common sign of perimenopause is longer, often irregular menstrual cycles that are caused by hormonal ups and downs. Most women start perimenopause between ages 39 and 51. 1 Some women begin to notice menstrual changes and premenstrual syndrome (PMS) symptoms in their late 30s, when hormone levels begin to change and fertility naturally declines. Other women don't notice menopause changes until their late 40s. Postmenopause begins after 1 year of having no menstrual periods. Hormone levels continue to decline, and menopause symptoms tend to persist or increase into the first year or more of postmenopause. Estrogen and progesterone levels then stabilize at low levels, and symptoms usually subside. This is the phase of life when you can enjoy freedom from menstrual bleeding and birth control concerns. What causes menopause? Normal changes in your reproductive and hormone systems cause menopause. As your egg supply ages, your body begins to ovulate less, causing hormone levels to change (fluctuate). Eventually, estrogen and progesterone levels drop enough that the menstrual cycle stops. Surgical removal of the ovaries (oophorectomy), radiation therapy to the abdomen or pelvis, or chemotherapy can trigger an early menopause. What are the symptoms of menopause? During the months or years leading up to menopause, irregular menstrual cycles can lead to heavy menstrual bleeding (dysfunctional uterine bleeding). Other common symptoms include mild to severe hot flashes, insomnia, cloudy thinking, headaches, heart palpitations, mood swings, irritability, depression, and anxiety. These symptoms can begin well before menopause and can last for a year or more afterward. Symptoms are different for every woman—some notice few or no changes, while others have severe symptoms that disrupt their sleep and daily lives. Estrogen steadily drops for several months before and after menopause. As it does, it's common for menopause symptoms to get worse. Over time, hormones even out, and symptoms usually improve or go away. Some women have ongoing symptoms, such as hot flashes, for years after menopause. When estrogen levels drop below a certain point, many women develop vaginal dryness and irritation, which can continue into the postmenopausal years. Fortunately, this symptom can be treated easily. How do I know whether I am in perimenopause, menopause, or postmenopause? You don't need to test hormone levels to diagnose perimenopause or menopause. You and your health professional will most likely be able to tell when you are in perimenopause based on irregular menstrual periods. (This most often happens between ages 45 and 55.) You may also have various physical and emotional symptoms. If you have heavy, irregular bleeding, your health professional may want to rule out any serious causes of your symptoms. In many women in their 40s, heavy menstrual bleeding is a sign of perimenopause. However, it can be caused by infection, disease, or a pregnancy complication. When you have had no menstrual periods for 1 year, you have reached menopause. Do I need treatment? Menopause is a natural body change that doesn't require treatment. However, symptoms can disrupt your life and sense of well-being. The first approach to reducing menopause symptoms (and other long-term health risks related to aging) is to lead a healthy lifestyle—make a special effort to eat well, exercise regularly, and avoid excess caffeine, alcohol, and stress. You can also use meditative breathing exercise, also called paced respiration, to reduce hot flashes and emotional symptoms. 2, 3 If you need more relief than lifestyle changes can give you, you can choose from many treatments for relieving menopause symptoms. Medicines include hormone therapy (HT) with low-dose birth control pills before menopause or low-dose hormone replacement therapy (HRT) after menopause; antidepressants; or a certain blood pressure medicine. Alternative supplements include soy and black cohosh. All medicines for menopause symptoms have possible risks or side effects. A very small number of women develop serious health problems when taking hormone therapy. Your personal risk of HRT causing breast cancer, cardiovascular problems, blood clots, or neurological changes may be lower or higher than average, depending on your risk factors. Experts do not yet know whether hormone therapy risks are the same for older and younger postmenopausal women. Be sure to talk to your health professional about your possible health risks before starting a treatment for menopause symptoms.

for those going through the menopause?

Q) i am only 29 nd i have been told that i am going through the menopause already. i suffer hot flushed that at times are so bad that i feel nauseus, my dr tried to persuade me to take prescription drugs but i dont want to unless i really have to. i have been taking black cohosh for the hot flushes which works but the hot weather is not helping. anyone else suffer anything similar and how did you deal with it, regardless of age. i know what menopause is just wondered how other women who have experienced it has dealt with the symptoms asspciated with it. my only problem seems to be the feeling of nasea that i get when i have really bad hot flushes

A) Wow! I know just how you feel! I suffer with hot flashes and get completely sweaty. I have tried everything the doctors recommended and have found that while there really isn't a cure there are some things that can help. I found a source for pj's that evaporate the sweat really quickly. I can even wear the tank tops to exercise class and am much drier than the others there. On top of everything else, I live in a sweltering climate and wear the tank top out. I used to wake up every night soaked and now there are nights when the pj's dissipate the sweat fast enough that I just sleep through it. I tried a few different brands of pj's and the ones that worked the best and were the most comfortable are available at www.cooljamaz.com. The pajamas should reduce the severity of the hot flashes so you shouldn't feel nauseous. Good Luck... I wish there was more for us. But at least this is something.

Im having fertility problems now im showing the signs of early menopause?

Q) Hi Im 30 years old and have been refered to a specialist as my husband and myself have been trying for a baby for 3 years. The problem is i am showing signs of early menopause, im having upto 4 hot flushes a day and more at night, trouble sleeping, irratic periods,itchy skin. i am really worried, does anyone know if i am still able to fall pregnant if i still have my periods if this is the start of premature menopause. i know i sound mad but the flushes are really worrying me. thanks for any help

A) This is very much a health situation TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) can address and very hopefully bring back into complete balance for you. I see allot about it in passing, but I have never studied it myself to elaborate on it for you any, but I know a good TCM practitioner would very much be able to help, first to calm down your body and then to help with conception. If I were you I would certainly see a well trained Chinese Medicine practitioner or L.Ac (Acupuncturist) with extended training in herbs as soon as you can. Often times Naturopaths hold training in TCM. Yes a traditional Western M.D. too, but do not stop there (or even start there). TCM practitioners have had a handle on female re-productivity, menopause etc issues for more than 3,000 years and very much know what they are doing.

Hot flushes?

Q) I have been experiencing hot flushes. I know this symptom is related to menopause, butI'm only a teenager. It occurs every few months for about 2 weeks on and off. Any ideas? thanks

A) Younger women who are menstruating or expecting to menstruate soon (premenstruation typically lasts one or two weeks) may encounter hot and/or cold flashes. These episodes do not usually last long. One minute, a woman will feel cold, the next, hot. Hot and cold flashes for younger women occur only during their menstruation or premenstruation. If they occur at other times in a young woman's menstrual cycle, then it may be a problem with her pituitary gland; seeing a doctor is highly recommended. Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) may relieve many of the symptoms of menopause. However, HRT increases the risk of breast cancer, stroke, dementia and has other potentially serious short-term and long-term risks. [1] In addition to traditional hormone replacement therapies, there are also other strategies and natural supplements that are being chosen by an increasingly large number of women. However, there is no evidence that these natural supplements such as black cohosh are significantly more effective than placebo. Plant estrogens may have the same risks as HRT, but more research is needed. Some women never have hot flashes. Others have mild or infrequent flashes. The worst sufferers experience dozens of hot flashes each day. Severe hot flashes can make it difficult to get a full night's sleep which in turn can affect mood, concentration, and cause other physical problems. The U.S. FDA and women's health advocates recommend 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.

Hot flushes?

Q) I have been experiencing hot flushes. I know this symptom is related to menopause, butI'm only a teenager. It occurs every few months for about 2 weeks on and off. Any ideas? thanks

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