Hot flashes are a common and distressing symptom of menopause, affecting approximately 60-70 % of women undergoing the menopausal transition. Several pharmacologic treatments for hot flashes, including hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and some antidepressants, have been shown to reduce the frequency and intensity of hot flashes. However, some women prefer not to use HRT or [...]
Tag Archives: hot flashes
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for the Treatment of Menopausal Hot Flashes: A Pilot Study
September 29, 2008 – 12:27 pm
Citalopram (Celexa) Effective for Treating Hot Flashes
September 8, 2008 – 10:38 am
For decades, estrogen has been used to treat menopausal symptoms, including night sweats and hot flushes. However, after studies reported that estrogen may have an adverse effect on risk for cardiovascular disease and breast cancer, many patients and clinicians have looked into alternative treatments for hot flashes, including selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs).
The North Central [...]
Acupuncture for the Treatment of Menopausal Hot Flushes
March 31, 2008 – 3:08 pm
Many women report vasomotor symptoms, including hot flushes and night sweats, during the menopausal transition. While estrogen is clearly one of the most effective treatments for vasomotor symptoms, recent concerns regarding the use of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) have made treaters much more reluctant to recommend HRT, even for short-term management of vasomotor symptoms. [...]
Venlafaxine (Effexor) for Postmenopausal Hot Flushes
January 18, 2005 – 4:00 pm
During the menopausal transition, up to 85% of women experience vasomotor symptoms of hot flushes and night sweats. For many women, hot flushes may be severe; they can interfere with work and other daily activities and affect sleep quality. Hot flushes may be associated with fatigue, poor concentration, and depression. Given the recent data from [...]
