How to manage hot flashes and sweating during menopause
Disease description:
I stopped menstruating last year, and during this past year, I've had very poor sleep with insomnia and frequent dreams. I also experience body heat and excessive sweating. How can I manage menopausal hot flashes and sweating?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. He Haochen
The methods for managing menopausal hot flashes and sweating mainly include the following:
1. Dietary adjustment: Reduce intake of spicy and stimulating foods, and increase consumption of foods rich in vitamin C and vitamin E, such as fresh fruits, vegetables, and nuts, which help regulate hormone levels in the body.
2. Lifestyle habits: Maintain a regular sleep schedule and ensure adequate rest; avoid excessive fatigue and staying up late. Engage in appropriate aerobic exercises, such as walking or jogging, which can improve blood circulation and body temperature regulation.
3. Medication: Under a doctor's guidance, estrogen receptor modulators, antidepressants, or antiepileptic drugs may be prescribed to alleviate symptoms of hot flashes and sweating. However, potential side effects and appropriate patient selection should be carefully considered.
4. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM): TCM treatments such as acupuncture, cupping, and scraping (Gua Sha) can help regulate endocrine function and balance yin and yang, thereby relieving menopausal symptoms. Herbal remedies are also an option, but must be used under medical supervision.
Patients with concerns are advised to seek timely medical consultation.
