Hot flashes are, simply speaking, sudden sensations of hotness in the upper body, usually felt during perimenopause and menopause. While some people quickly go through this phase in their transition process, the average female experiences hot flashes for up to seven years. This is why many people find this persisting symptom frustrating and opt for treatments such as hormone therapy.
Read on down below for a quick look at hormone replacement therapy, its risks, benefits, and alternatives.
Hormone Replacement Therapy
Hormone replacement therapy (or HRT) is a treatment that should absolutely be supervised by a physician. Hormone medications are used to replace and balance the decreased production of estrogen and progesterone in the ovaries during menopause. As noted previously, this hormone imbalance can cause many annoying symptoms such as mood swings and hot flashes. HRT is considered a very effective treatment.
Furthermore, studies have proven hormone therapy to be beneficial for preventing bone loss and insomnia resulting from menopause transition. Depending on the type of treatment a doctor sees fit for your body, you will need to take pills, stick patches, utilize gels or apply creams, put in implants, etc.
HRT Risks
HRT does have side effects such as an increased chance of blood clots, breast cancer, dementia, and heart disease. This is why many medical professionals recommend taking non-hormone medications for relieving hot flashes.
Vitamin E and B complex, over-the-counter drugs such as Ibuprofen, or lighter doses of antidepressant medications such as Fluoxetine have shown promising preventive results with lower risks.
The Alternative: Külkuf Wristbands
Believe it or not, there are easier, non-intrusive methods that can help you cool off during hot flashes. Kűlkuf wristbands, with patented technology, are smart devices that notice hot flashes before you feel them and provide a natural cooling system for the body.
Get your own wristband and become one of the hundreds of happy Kűlkuf owners who are experiencing a transitional life event peacefully.
