How to Get Over Hot Flashes Fast

Three out of four women experience hot flashes when going through menopause, the change of life. Hot flashes are caused by hormonal changes and can leave you feeling flushed and sweating around-the-clock. Luckily, there are treatments available for treating menopausal hot flashes. If hot flashes are getting in the way of your life, enjoyment and normal activities--make an appointment to see your doctor or health care practitioner to discuss your options for hot flash treatments.

Instructions

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  Try vitamin E, red clover, wild yam or Flaxseed oil supplements to control symptoms. Many women find natural menopause relief by incorporating these natural antioxidants into their daily diet.

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  Talk with your doctor about hormone replacement therapy. Your doctor can select the right treatment plan (estrogen or progesterone therapy) that best suits your individual needs and problems. Your doctor will send you to a compounding pharmacy that can create unique medication to fit your needs.

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  Find out if antidepressants are the right hot flash therapy for you. Many women going through menopause find powerful symptom relief from antidepressants such as Prozac or Celexa.

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  Try a pain-relief medication such as Gabapentin to get over hot flashes fast. Doctors regularly prescribe Gabapentin to help menopausal women manage pain.