Do hot flashes and night sweats occurring during menopause require treatment?

Hot flashes and night sweats occurring during menopause do not require treatment if symptoms are mild. In such cases, it is important to regulate one’s emotions, ensure adequate sleep, engage in appropriate outdoor physical activity, and moderately increase intake of soy-based foods. However, if symptoms are severe and significantly interfere with daily life, medical treatment is necessary. Treatment options may include medications prescribed by a physician—such as oryzanol or Liu Wei Di Huang Wan—or hormone replacement therapy (e.g., estrogen therapy).