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By: Natalie Hull-Deichsel
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In addition to mood swings, one of the most common complaints is hot flashes that suddenly appear in the upper body, face and neck.
What helps against it.
Menopause, also known as menopause, marks an important phase in every woman's life - although men also go through a so-called andropause.
This natural biological process occurs on average between the ages of 45 and 55 and is triggered by the declining production of the female hormones estrogen and progesterone.
During this phase, various complaints and symptoms can occur that can affect the quality of life to a greater or lesser extent.
Menopause: symptoms and complaints
Hot flashes and sweats are one of the worst and most unpleasant complaints for many women.
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Every woman goes through the transition sooner or later - complaints and symptoms associated with menopause are shown, among other things, by:
Increased irritability
Mood swings and even depressive moods
Insomnia or restless sleep
Heat attacks and hot flashes
Weight gain
Migraine attacks
Feeling of tension in the chest
Dryness of the mucous membranes in the vaginal area
Water retention
Skin problems such as dry skin
Increased bone fractures
What to do if you have hot flashes during menopause?
With twelve tips you can counteract and prevent unpleasant sweats.
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Fewer symptoms during menopause: cold swimming and contrast showers
A supportive measure that can help women going through menopause is swimming in cold water.
This is not only refreshing, but also counteracts hot flashes.
Contact with cool water reduces the feeling of heat and increases well-being.
A survey of 1,114 women from the EGA Institute for Women's Health, University College London, found that swimming in cold water not only reduced their menstrual cramps, but also helped perimenopausal women.
Those surveyed noticed a significant improvement in their anxiety (46.9 percent), mood swings (34.5 percent), depression (31.1 percent) and hot flashes (30.3 percent).
The majority of women (63.3 percent) with menopausal symptoms swam specifically for eight weeks to relieve these symptoms.
However, not every woman going through hormonal transition may need to go swimming every day.
Alternating showers are another option that can alleviate symptoms.
Alternating warm and cold water can stimulate blood flow, which can have a positive effect on blood circulation and general well-being.
However, it is advisable to do this with caution - especially people with certain health problems such as cardiovascular diseases should only use contrast showers to a limited extent.
Menopause: Stress management and hormone replacement therapy (HRT)
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) may also be an option to balance hormone levels and relieve hot flashes and other symptoms.
In addition to medication, lifestyle changes can also help.
A balanced, protein-rich diet, regular physical activity and stress management help alleviate menopause symptoms.
This article only contains general information on the respective health topic and is therefore not intended for self-diagnosis, treatment or medication. It in no way replaces a visit to the doctor. Our editorial team is not allowed to answer individual questions about medical conditions.
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