New study suggests that women with both migraine and persistent hot flashes face double the risk of heart disease and triple the risk of strokePeer-Reviewed Publication THE MENOPAUSE SOCIETY CLEVELAND, Ohio (Feb 14, 2024)—Hot flashes and migraine (particularly with aura) have been shown to be individual risk factors for cardiovascular disease because of associated poorer...
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Doctors test chest pain medication to treat hot flashes
by University of California, San Francisco Graphical abstract. Credit: JAMA Internal Medicine (2023). DOI: 10.1001/jamainternmed.2023.1977 Women have long searched for remedies for the bothersome hot flashes that often come with menopause. In a novel investigation, researchers at UC San Francisco tested the benefits of continuously wearing a nitroglycerin patch—an established treatment for chest pain from coronary artery disease—for...
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Study shows certain foods reduce hot flashes associated with menopause by 88%
PHYSICIANS COMMITTEE FOR RESPONSIBLE MEDICINE WASHINGTON—A new study, published by the North American Menopause Society in the journal Menopause, found that a diet intervention is about as effective (88%) as hormone replacement therapy (70%-90%) for reducing menopausal hot flashes, without the associated health risks. The WAVS trial—the Women’s Study for the Alleviation of Vasomotor Symptoms—found that a plant-based diet rich in...
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Night sweats versus hot flashes
by The North American Menopause Society Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain What’s worse—night sweats or hot flashes as they relate to depression and stress? Although both can have a significant effect on a woman’s quality of life, a new study out of the University of Massachusetts suggests that night sweats might actually be more stressful. Study...
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Treatment for insomnia in women with hot flashes found to be safe, efficacious
by Brigham and Women’s Hospital Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Hot flashes and night sweats are a common cause of insomnia among peri- and postmenopausal women. Hot flashes, night sweats and insomnia are all linked to reduced quality of life and distress. Despite how common insomnia disorder associated with night sweats is, treatment options are limited....
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Greater muscle mass may increase risk of hot flashes
THE NORTH AMERICAN MENOPAUSE SOCIETY (NAMS) CLEVELAND, Ohio (Nov. 10, 2021)—The loss of muscle mass is a natural part of aging. Older women with sarcopenia (age-related loss of muscle mass and function) are at an increased risk of reduced mobility, diminished quality of life, heart disease, and fall-related injuries. However, according to a new study,...
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Menopause: Could Chinese herbal remedies reduce hot flashes?
Today By Tim Newman Fact checked by Isabel Godfrey During menopause, many people experience hot flashes. A recent review and meta-analysis investigate whether Chinese herbal remedies might reduce the discomfort. Although the authors feel encouraged by the findings, much more data is necessary. Hot flashes affect up to 90% of women during menopause. They have...