Hot Flash Relief For Women In Menopause and Perimenopause

Most, but not all, women in menopause are likely to experience many symptoms associated with menopause. However, there is a "premenopause". This transition into menopause is actually called perimenopause. Unfortunately, perimenopause does not receive the same attention as menopause, but it carries with it many of the same symptoms.

The duration of perimenopause varies from woman to woman, but many women share the same symptoms. These symptoms include, but are not limited to: hot flashes; hot flushes; irregular periods; a more intense feeling of irritability during the premenstrual period; mood swings; fatigue; vaginal dryness and discomfort during sex, decrease in sex drive; urinary leakage or urgency and other symptoms typically associated with menopause. The good news is that there is something you can do about your symptoms. Some symptoms require you to see a doctor immediately and some might only require you to cool off a little. Hot flashes and hot flushes are two of the most common symptoms experienced by women in both perimenopause and menopause, you can treat them yourself.

Hot flashes are characterized by a feeling of mild to intense heat and sometimes sweating. You might just be sitting watching television or walking down a hall when you begin to feel nearly overwhelmed by a sensation of heat either in one area of your body or all over.

Hot flushes are very similar to hot flashes with the addition of reddening of your skin. When the blood vessels near the surface of your skin dilate to cool you down your skin takes on a reddish appearance.

Here is a bit of good news: There are some easy treatments for these symptoms that you can do either at home, while youre on the go or both. Lets begin by looking at some at-home remedies for hot flashes and hot flushes.

The Submarine: When you are home and you start to feel yourself heating up you can fill the tub with cool water and give yourself a soak. I find that playing some relaxing music is a nice addition to my tub time. If you dont have a tub, a cool shower works well.

The Wind Tunnel: When you are at home but you dont have the time to soak in the tub, take a few minutes to rest in front of a floor fan or under a ceiling fan. This works best with a mild hot flash. I dont recommend tampering with the central heating and cooling because you might end up with a house full of frost bitten kids or a heating and cooling bill that is through the roof.

Cold Packs: Whether you are at home or at work, specifically designed cold packs are compact and activate with just a squeeze. Apply it to the back of your neck, your face or anywhere you need quick cooling relief. It gets better: some specifically designed cold packs are reusable. After each use you can leave it in your refrigerator and keep it to use over and over again.

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