Menopause, often referred to as “the change of life,” is a biological process that marks the end of a woman’s periods. One of the most common symptoms during menopause is a burning sensation, also known as hot flashes.
“This sudden sensation of intense heat, often accompanied by sweat and rapid heart rate, is often so intense that the woman suffers. For many women, hot flashes can disrupt daily activities and significantly affect their quality of life” points out Evangelos Gikondes Obstetrician – Gynecologist Surgeon M.Sc.Hom and adds:
“Hot flashes (HFs) are a rapid and excessive heat dissipation response, consisting of profuse sweating, peripheral vasodilatation, and feelings of intense, internal heat. They are caused by small increases in core body temperature (Tc) that act within a much reduced thermoneutral zone, i.e. the Tc region between the upper (sweating) and lower (shivering) limits. This is partly, but not entirely, due to the depletion of estrogen during menopause.
Increased central sympathetic activation, mediated through α2-adrenergic receptors, is a factor responsible for the narrowing of the thermoneutral zone. HFs are responsible for some, but not all, of the sleep disturbances during menopause. Recent work questions the role of serotonin in HFs (hot flashes).
Sensation of heat is known to be aggravated by heat. When external temperatures rise, the body must work harder to maintain a constant core temperature. For women who experience hot flashes in menopause, the extra heat can trigger more frequent and severe reactions.
The combined overheating and outside temperature can create a “perfect storm”, making hot flashes perceived as an unbearable ordeal that the woman must endure.
In addition to the physical and mental deterioration of hot flashes, high temperature can bring other challenges for women going through menopause. Hot temperatures can lead to dehydration, which can worsen menopausal symptoms such as fatigue, headaches, and feeling lightheaded and dizzy. In addition, prolonged exposure to heat can disrupt sleep patterns, adding to problems such as insomnia and nocturnal acid reflux and reflux.”
Helpful tips
Keeping your body cool and hydrated is essential to managing the effect of heat on menopausal symptoms.
“Wearing light, breathable clothing, staying in well-ventilated areas, and using fans or air conditioning can relieve discomfort caused by excessive heat. It is also critical for menopausal women to stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water throughout the day.
Also, the gynecologist who is specialized in menopause can play a very important role in the treatment and, ultimately, the escape of these very annoying symptoms, especially on hot summer days” concludes Mr. Gikondes.
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