Not every woman will have children but 100% of all women will experience menopause. More than 80% of all women will suffer from hot flashes or vasomotor symptoms (VMS) during the menopause transition. This one symptom can last anywhere from 7 to 10 years. Vasomotor symptoms can disrupt sleep, effect mood, and have a negative impact on quality of life.
While many women choose hormone replacement therapy (HRT) to treat their VMS, others do not or cannot because of certain medical issues. For those women there are non-hormonal treatments approved for treatment of VMS. Treatments found to be effective in the treatment of VMS are:
The North American Menopause Society. (2023). MenoNotes: Hot flashes and vasomotor symptoms. https://search.yahoo.com/search?fr=mcafee&type=E211US105G91647&p=northamericanmenopausesociety
Schedule an appointment online today with Women's Hormonal Health & Wellness, PLLC to discuss your hot flashes or vasomotor symptoms.