5 Ways to Reduce Menopause Night Sweats

Hot flashes are very common menopausal symptoms, they are called night sweats when it happens at night. The severity of night sweats varies among individuals and it certainly can disrupt sleep, affect mood and reduce quality of life.

Here are some useful tips to help you combat this menopausal symptom before considering medical treatments.

1. Reduce bedroom temperature and have a small glass of cold water before bed

2. Use of a portable fan to deal with sudden strike of hot flashes

3. Certain food may trigger hot flashes e.g. alcohol, caffeine, hot beverages, spicy food, and food containing nitrites or sulphites. Keep a record of your triggers and try to avoid these triggers.

4. Exercise and maintain healthy weight as study had shown that overweight or obese women tend to experience more frequent or severe hot flashes; and exercise or meditation help to improve this symptom.

5. Quit smoking if you are a smoker

Seek medical consultation or do a health check in Singapore if the above measures are not sufficient to deal with your night sweats.There are medically proven hormonal and non-hormonal medications available to help you journey through this process.

There are over-the-counter herbal preparations which are claimed to treat menopausal hot flashes or night sweats. Consult your doctor before you start consuming these supplements as some may potentially cause serious adverse effects or interact with your current regular medications.

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