Hot flashesare one of the most common symptoms of menopause. They’re characterized by sudden body heat, flushing, and sweating. Other unpleasant symptoms often coincide with hot flashes, including:
- 重量
gain - 情绪
秋千 - 沮丧
- loss
of libido - sexual
dysfunction
Luckily, there are several treatment options for hot flashes. Your choices range from medications and herbal supplements to lifestyle changes. Keep reading to learn about remedies you can use to help stay cool.
传统上，最有效的潮热治疗方法是补充雌激素。它通常称为激素替代疗法（HRT）。雌激素可以单独服用或与孕酮结合。进行子宫切除术的妇女可能能够安全服用雌激素，而所有其他使用HRT的妇女都应一起服用雌激素和孕激素。
并不建议每个人，尤其是患有乳腺癌，血凝块或某些其他医疗状况的女性。同样，雌激素被认为会增加未来健康问题的风险，包括心脏病，乳腺癌和血凝块。
大豆含有大量的植物雌激素，这些化学物质像体内的雌激素一样。大豆在与雌激素受体结合的异黄酮中特别高。这可以帮助减少潮热。
大豆继续研究更年期的浮雕。根据
Marji McCullough, ScD, RD, writing for the美国癌症协会, suggests if using soy, choose soy sources from food rather than supplements. The amount of isoflavones in supplements is much higher than those occurring naturally in food. Good sources ofsoy foods是豆浆，豆腐，tempeh和毛豆。
黑色cohoshis among the most popular herbs for treating hot flashes and other menopausal symptoms. The root of the plant is used in capsules and, less commonly, tea. Both forms are found in most health food stores and available online. Although the exact mechanism of black cohosh is unknown, researchers believe it binds to estrogen receptors or stimulates serotonin receptors.
据报道的轻微副作用包括胃痛和皮疹。有报道称，使用黑色cohosh的个体，肝衰竭正在威胁生命。不建议那些怀孕或母乳喂养或患有乳腺癌的人。
As with other supplements, talk to your doctor before taking it.
的确，潮热可以在一天中的任何时间进行敲击，但是在压力时它们也更加频繁。减少压力技术可能会降低热闪光的频率。考虑花一些时间来：
- yoga
- meditation
和可视化 - 指导
呼吸 - 太极
chi - 步行
这些技术中的一些也有提高睡眠质量的好处。即使只花几分钟才读书，大声唱歌或简单地坐在外面也可以在放松方面创造奇迹。
Even slight increases in your core body temperature can trigger hot flashes. Lower your room temperature by turning down the thermostat, turning on the air conditioner, installing a fan, purchasing a cooling gel pad to lie on, or opening a window.
如果房间的温度无法控制，请穿着层。当您开始感觉自己的体温升高时，您可以卸下一层或两层以使身体冷却。尽可能像其他织物一样，在可能的情况下穿棉花，例如氨纶，尼龙和人造丝，倾向于捕获体热。
某些自然升高体温的食物和饮料会恶化潮热。辛辣食物，含咖啡因的饮料，高脂饮食和高糖饮食以及酒精都与增加潮热的严重程度和频率有关。
一项研究that reviewed women’s experiences over several years indicated that the Mediterranean diet, which features fresh vegetables, fruits, and whole grains, reduced hot flashes. Your experience might be different, but eating plant-based foods is associated with better health outcomes for virtually everyone, so it can’t hurt to try.
了解哪些食物和饮料会触发您的潮热，并在可能的情况下限制或完全避免它们。全天定期喝凉的饮料可能有助于保持体温下降，从而减少潮热。
There’s one more thing to add to the list of negative health effects of smoking: hot flashes. In fact, smoking may trigger and even increase the severity of hot flashes.
Quitting may help reduce the severity and frequency of hot flashes. The benefits don’t end there, though. Smoking cessation also helps reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke, and a wide variety of cancers.
Low doses of antidepressants may improve symptoms in women with mild to moderate hot flashes. Examples of effective antidepressants include venlafaxine (Effexor XR), paroxetine (Paxil), and fluoxetine (Prozac). Antidepressants can also treat other menopause symptoms, such as mood swings, anxiety, and depression. The downside to these medications is the risk for decreased libido, which is also a common symptom of menopause.
Gabapentin (Neurontin), an anti-seizure medication, may be particularly effective for women who experience hot flashes at night. Possible side effects include:
- drowsiness
- dizziness
- 不稳定
- 头痛
Clonidine (Kapvay), which is generally used to lower high blood pressure, may also reduce hot flashes in some women. Possible side effects include:
- dizziness
- drowsiness
- constipation
- 干燥
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一旦您的身体开始更年期变化，症状就可以持续几年或更长时间。尽管如此，这并不意味着您必须因潮热的不适而受苦。通过改变简单的生活方式，您可以在热量蔓延之前减少热量。
请务必与您的医生讨论任何补救措施，问题或不寻常的症状，尤其是在服用任何药物时。
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