How to Control Hot Flashes and Last Longer in Bed Thereafter

Are you experiencing night sweats or hot flashes from the last few days? If yes, then you might be approaching menopause!

Night sweats & hot flashes are considered a nightmare in every woman’s life. They are among the most common symptoms of menopause and pre menopause. In general, Menopause is a particular phase in a woman’s life in which her reproductive ability ends. The majority of women reach the period of menopause in their early fifties and late forties, when they start thinking about their future, leaving behind their sexual life.

Basic symptoms of Menopause

Written below are some common symptoms of Menopause, which include:

• Change in the menstrual cycle
• Night Sweats
• Sleep and fatigue
• Sudden Mood Swings
• Vaginal dryness
• Sudden weight gain
• High blood pressure
• Memory problems
• Change in sex life

What are hot flashes?

Hot flashes, also known as hot flushes are a swift sensation of heat, causing sweating at night and moreover, making it difficult for you to sleep. Their precise cause is still unknown, but somehow it is believed that they are related to the hormonal changes occurring in the body. Its symptoms are redness in the face & neck, sweating during night, tingling in your fingers, intense heating of the skin, increase in the heartbeat, etc.

How to prevent it

Do you have any idea what causes hot flashes? Here are some of the most common hot flash triggers, which include Smoking in excess, Intake of Alcohol, Eating Spicy Food items, Consuming Caffeine, Wearing tight clothes, Taking unnecessary stress

Fortunately, there are several ways of keeping them at bay & having a sweat-free night sleep, such as:

• Staying cool – it is important that you keep your bedroom cool at night in order to avoid unnecessary sweating and excessive heating of the body. Also, you can make use of fans during daytime and wear cotton clothes to sleep peacefully.

• Deep breathing – according to various health institutes, it is recommended that you try deep breathing, also known as relaxation breathing, at least twice a day, which helps in reducing night sweats.

• Regular Exercises – exercises assist in controlling some of the symptoms of menopause and help in relieving stress, regaining your focus, setting a positive attitude towards life, and more. Exercises like swimming, yoga, meditation, dancing, bicycling, walking are all good choices.

• Hormone Replacement Therapy – it is a very popular and effective way of taking care of most of menopause symptoms. But before thinking about having HRT i.e. hormone replacement therapy, it is important that you talk to your doctor about its pros and cons.