Vitamin D and Menopausal Symptoms
A recent study has explored the association between vitamin D levels and vasomotor symptoms in a group of postmenopausal women.
CBT is Effective for Menopausal Vasomotor Symptoms
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy or CBT is a type of psychotherapy that has been shown to be effective for the treatment of depression, anxiety, and sleep problems. Recently, several randomized controlled trials have demonstrated that CBT is effective for managing vasomotor symptoms in menopausal women.
Untreated Menopausal Symptoms: The Bottom Line ($$$)
Here's a new way to look at hot flashes. How much do they cost our society in terms of additional health care and lost productivity?
Low Dose Paroxetine Improves Sleep in Postmenopausal Symptoms
Last year, the FDA approved the first non-hormonal treatment for hot flashes – a 7.5-mg formulation of the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) paroxetine which was marketed under the name of Brisdelle. A new study [...]
Caffeine for Menopausal Women: More Hot Flashes but Less Mood and Memory Problems
A recent study of 2507 menopausal women suggests that menopausal women with higher caffeine intake are more likely to have hot flashes and night sweats; however, they have fewer problems with mood, memory, and concentration. [...]
Self-Compassion: A Cure for Menopausal Symptoms?
About 75% of peri- and postmenopausal women have vasomotor symptoms, such as hot flashes and night sweats; however, some women experience more distress or "bother" in response to these symptoms. A new research study suggests that certain personality traits may affect how women experience these uncomfortable symptoms.
Meta-Analysis: Acupuncture Effective for Hot Flashes
A recent meta-analysis concludes that acupuncture is effective for the management of menopausal vasomotor symptoms.
Weight Loss Helps to Reduce Hot Flashes
About 70% of perimenopausal women experience vasomotor symptoms, including hot flashes. A new study indicates that a behavioral program focusing on weight loss may help to reduce the severity and frequency of hot flashes.
The Effects of Yoga and Exercise on Menopausal Quality of Life
Many women transitioning into the menopause request medical advice on ways to improve their quality of life and to relieve the symptoms associated with the menopausal transition. With concerns regarding the long-term use of estrogen replacement therapy, there has been interest in the use of non-hormonal strategies to manage these symptoms.
Stellate Ganglion Blockade for Vasomotor Symptoms
A study to be published in an upcoming issue of Menopause suggests that stellate ganglion blockade (SGB) may be an effective option for women with vasomotor symptoms (VMS), including hot flashes and night sweats. SGB is used primarily for pain management and involves the injection of local anesthetic into the stellate ganglion, part of the sympathetic nerve system located in the neck.