What Happens To You During Menopause (Part 2)
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Hot Flashes And Night Sweats
85 percent of menopausal women experience hot flashes. Hot flashes vary from the mild that pass quickly, to those that are most distressing and occur several times throughout the day and night.
During a hot flash, a woman perspires profusely. Her temperature rises, her heart beats faster and she may fell faint. Some women can sense a flash coming. Flashes usually lat only for a few seconds, followed by a cold feeling accompanied by shivering.
What You Can Do
* Wear loose, comfortable clothing made from natural fabrics.
* Carry with you cologne tissues for freshening up after the flash.
* If you are driving or working with dangerous machinery, stop what you are doing when you feel a flash coming on, as you may feel faint.
* A fan might make you feel more comfortable.
* Shower before going to bed so that you will be more comfortable at night.
* Limit hot soups, heavy meals, caffeinated drinks and crowded places as they may trigger hot flashes.
* Take things easy and learn relaxation exercises.
* Exercise regularly; women who exercise tends to have fewer flashes than those who don’t.
* If the hot flashes are severe and frequent, you should see your doctor. Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is usually considered.
Insomnia
It can be difficult to get to sleep if you are felling depressed or anxious (menopause aggravates underlying anxiety and depression), or if you are frequently interrupted by night sweats. It is also common to wake up early in the morning say about 2am or 3am and then toss and turn for the rest of the night.
What You Can Do
* Seek help from your doctor if you are anxious or depressed as these require specific treatment.
* Bring the night sweats under control so that you can sleep undisturbed. See your doctor about this.
* Make yourself a warm drink before going to bed ?it works wonders for some people.
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