Non-Hormonal Treatment Options for Hot Flashes
- Dr. Rochelle Bernstein
- Aug 21, 2023
- 5 min read
Hot flashes and night sweats (also referred to as vasomotor symptoms (VMS)) affect as many as 80% of menopausal women and often begin during perimenopause. They are the most reported unwanted symptom of menopause. Hot flashes and night sweats are characterized by feelings of warmth that spread over the body and can last as long as a few minutes. They may be accompanied by redness of the skin, excessive sweating, tingling fingers, increased heart rate, anxiety, and chest tightness. Night sweats are hot flashes during sleep, and they often wake you up. African American and Hispanic women are more likely to experience hot flashes for longer. These symptoms can have a significant impact on the lives of the women experiencing them. VMS usually last for approximately 2 years, but some women suffer with them for as long as 10 years.
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