How to Manage Hot Flushes During Menopause

Does it feel like your inner thermostat has gone haywire? Are you sweating even in cold environments?

Oct 06, 2024by Miriam Johansen
4 min read
Woman cooling down in an ice bath

Do you experience sudden heat waves in your body, as if you’ve just stepped into a sauna? Welcome to menopause—a time of hormonal fluctuations that can make you long for an ice bath!

Hot Flushes as a Result of Decreasing Oestrogen Levels

The cause of these hot flushes is a dramatic drop in oestrogen production. Oestrogen, the female sex hormone, plays a key role in regulating body temperature.

When oestrogen levels fall, it disrupts the body's natural thermostat, the hypothalamus, sending it into a confused spiral of error signals. The result is the sudden sensation of being trapped in a sauna—without an escape.

But oestrogen isn't the only hormone causing chaos. Progesterone and testosterone levels also drop, while follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinising hormone (LH) rise.

This hormonal rollercoaster can lead to a variety of troublesome symptoms, including hot flushes, night sweats, mood swings, sleep disturbances, and changes in the menstrual cycle.

Cool Down and Regain Control

But don't panic! There are ways to cool down this hormonal carousel.

Lifestyle changes - your first line of defence:

  • Dress smartly: Layer upon layer makes it easy to adjust the temperature.
  • Avoid triggers: Alcohol, caffeine, spicy food and stress can cause hot flushes.
  • Cool down: Have a fan ready, drink ice-cold drinks and treat yourself to a cold shower when the hot flashes hit.
  • Find your calm: Yoga, meditation, and deep breathing exercises can help manage stress and soothe hot flushes during menopause.

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Menopause and Hot Flashes at Night

Some women find that hot flushes occur mainly at night, which can disrupt sleep and lead to tiredness and low energy during the day. To help manage this, you can try the following:

  • Keep the room temperature cool
  • Use a duvet that isn’t too warm or thick
  • Dress lightly and avoid synthetic fabrics
  • Keep a glass of water on your nightstand

For more information about the night sweats, you can read our article: Night Sweats: 6 Causes of Sweaty Nights

Menopause: Treatment for Hot Flushes

​Except for changing your lifestyle and trying to avoid triggers, there are also some treatments that can help reduce the symptoms of menopause. Many natural ingredients are known to be able to help women experiencing the issues with menopause – including hot flashes.

4HER Menopause is specially formulated for women who want to take control of menopause, not let it control them. With the power of red clover, nature's own cooling agent, rich in isoflavones that mimic the action of oestrogen, 4HER Menopause helps you return to a comfortable body temperature and inner peace.

4HER Menopause can also help with other troublesome symptoms such as night sweats, mood swings and sleep problems. By restoring hormonal balance, you can experience a better quality of life and enjoy menopause with more energy and joy.

Say goodbye to sweating and hello to a new everyday life!

Don't let hot flushes put your life on hold. Try 4HER Menopause and experience the difference for yourself. It's time to take back control and enjoy a cooler, more balanced menopause.