Diseases
menopausal vasomotor symptoms
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Overview
At about the age of 40 years, levels of estrogen and progesterone start to fall in females, and perimenopause — the transition to menopause — begins. As this transition progresses, a female may experience vasomotor symptoms.
Symptoms
- menopause is not a health condition. it is a normal transition that most females
- will go through during their life.
- sweating, including night sweats
- sleep disturbances
- anxiety
Causes
- the causes of hot flashes are likely to be neurovascular, which means that they happen when changes occur in the part of the nervous system that affects circulation.
- possible triggers for hot flashes include: eating spicy foods, drinking coffee, or alcohol.
- wearing clothing that is too warm for the environment
Risk factors
- factors that may increase the risk include smoking and obesity
Diagnosis
- physical exam
- medical history
Medicines used
Frequently asked questions
What is menopausal vasomotor symptoms?
At about the age of 40 years, levels of estrogen and progesterone start to fall in females, and perimenopause — the transition to menopause — begins. As this transition progresses, a female may experience vasomotor symptoms.
What are the symptoms of menopausal vasomotor symptoms?
menopause is not a health condition. it is a normal transition that most females, will go through during their life., sweating, including night sweats, sleep disturbances, anxiety
What causes menopausal vasomotor symptoms?
the causes of hot flashes are likely to be neurovascular, which means that they happen when changes occur in the part of the nervous system that affects circulation.; possible triggers for hot flashes include: eating spicy foods, drinking coffee, or alcohol.; wearing clothing that is too warm for the environment
Which medicines are used for menopausal vasomotor symptoms?
bazedoxifene-conjugated estrogens
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