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Hot Flashes and Mood Swings: Navigating Menopause Symptoms
Published: Feb 21, 2024
Menopause brings a variety of symptoms, with hot flashes and mood swings being the most notorious. Let's dive into understanding and managing these symptoms.
Hot Flashes Explained
Hot flashes are the most common symptom of menopause, affecting up to 80% of women. They are characterized by a sudden feeling of heat that spreads across the body, often followed by sweating and chills. These can occur at any time but are especially common at night, causing what is known as night sweats.
Mood Swings and Emotional Changes
Mood swings and emotional changes are common during menopause due to hormonal fluctuations. Women may experience increased feelings of anxiety, depression, or irritability. These mood changes can impact daily life and relationships, making it important to address them.
Managing Symptoms
Lifestyle changes can help manage menopause symptoms. Regular exercise, a balanced diet, and stress reduction techniques like yoga or meditation can alleviate hot flashes and mood swings. In some cases, hormone therapy may be recommended to help balance hormones and reduce symptoms.
Frequently Asked Questions
Hot flashes are sudden sensations of heat often accompanied by sweating and chills.
Yes, hormonal changes during menopause can lead to mood swings and emotional changes.
Symptoms can be managed with lifestyle changes and, in some cases, hormone therapy.
Night sweats are hot flashes that occur during sleep, disrupting rest.
Wrapping Up
Managing menopause symptoms can improve quality of life during this transition.
References
- Kronenberg F. Hot flashes: epidemiology and physiology. Ann N Y Acad Sci 1990; 592:52.
- Avis NE, Crawford SL, Greendale G, et al. Duration of menopausal vasomotor symptoms over the menopause transition. JAMA Intern Med 2015; 175:531.
This article has been reviewed for accuracy by one of the licensed medical doctors working for Doctronic. Always discuss health information with your healthcare provider.
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