As of: March 17, 2024, 11:40 a.m
By: Natalie Hull-Deichsel
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Some women go through the hormonal change without much discomfort.
Others particularly suffer from symptoms such as difficulty sleeping and internal heat.
Every woman goes through menopause (climacteric), which usually begins between the ages of 40 and 45.
The period of transition extends over a period of more than a decade before the last menstrual period and continues for some time afterwards.
With the onset of menopause in women, the production of sex hormones by the ovaries continually decreases, causing each woman to experience more or less mild, moderate or severe symptoms, depending on the phase of menopause.
Signs of menopause: Hot flashes occur during the day and often at night
Women in menopause who suffer from unpleasant hot flashes also like to dress in the so-called onion look so that they can react quickly to symptoms.
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While some women cope with the hormonal change well, others suffer from unpleasant, early-onset symptoms such as hot flashes, sleep disorders, depressive moods and headaches.
For some women, menopause and the associated hormonal changes can also be accompanied by weight gain, especially in the abdominal area, or even promote unstable bones, osteoporosis.
It usually starts suddenly, almost with a slight feeling of shivering.
Then the hot flash is like a big wave that rises and washes over me.
Then I only feel internal heat, on my head, face and neck.
And on top of that there is a terrible sweating.
This can then take a few minutes.
I have this condition a few times a week.
The heat attacks are particularly bad at night because they often prevent me from sleeping.
Hildegard P., 46 years old from Munich
The hot flash is often accompanied by a profuse sweating, which can start with a feeling of cold or end in a shiver after a few minutes.
Some women also experience increased heart palpitations.
Hot flashes with or without sweating often occur at night and can shorten deep sleep time.
For some women, this massively disrupts their sleep-wake rhythm, as
described on the
gynecologists portal online .
Tips to counteract and prevent sweating
Aids in everyday life, a balanced diet, exercise or herbal remedies can help against internal heat during menopause.
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The majority of women who transition complain about hot flashes - around half experience the internal heat before the onset of menstrual disorders, as gynecologists
say
online .
The range of symptoms is large: for some women, hot flashes decrease over the years until around their mid-50s, while others suffer from them for a longer period of time.
The average period in which hot flashes occur is approximately 5.2 years.
Doctors don't yet know exactly what causes the internal heat in women.
It is assumed that the fluctuations in estrogen production can lead to changes in the body's thermoregulation - more for some women, less for others.
Hot flashes caused by hormonal changes are not dangerous.
Many women don't see it as taboo; they deal with it openly.
However, for some, hot flashes are very stressful, especially if they occur frequently and are severe.
Anyone who pays attention to a balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle early on - from the age of 40 - can counteract the internal heat and the dreaded weight fluctuations.
Pay particular attention to plant-based protein and vegetables in your diet.
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.