Question 1

i have been told that 1000 iu of vit e can reduce hot flashes is that true?

Accepted Answer

Too much: Vitamin e can help moderate your hot flash symptoms and lower your risk of developing breast cancer.

Helps with hot flashes due to low estrogen levels:
vitamin e can help moderate hot flash symptoms, if taken in 400 international units (ius) daily.

Question 2

i'm 55 and i started to ha e hot flashes all.over  again, why is that?

Accepted Answer

Check thyroid: Hi. I don't know why without diagnostics, but I do know if you had menopausal hot flashes and they ceased, and now you're heat intolerant again, I'd check your thyroid function. Any family history of thyroid disease? Infections and other problems are also possible. Please see your doc for an evaluation. Good luck!

Question 3

how do you cure hot flashes naturally?

Accepted Answer

None: Although many herbs have been touted to help hot flashes there are no good scientific studies looking at them. Talk to a gynecologist about the advantages and risks of estrogen/progesterone replacement for you.

Question 4

why do hot flashes only come at night?

Accepted Answer

Not all do: The evening is the most common time for hot flashes, but they can occur anytime.  There is speculation that there are cyclical rhythms to hormone secretions or some women are just more aware of them when their activity is less.

Question 5

can you have hot flashes only at night?

Accepted Answer

Probably normal: The body goes through many temperature cycles.  There are long term (annual and monthly) variations and short term (daily) variations.  Some women have hot flashes only at night.  Ways to help are to lower the temperature of the room, lighter pajamas, ceiling fan, lighter blankets, etc.
It is probably nothing to worry about.

Question 6

what's a good way to help stop hot flashes?

Accepted Answer

Estrogen: The most effective relief is estrogen hormone.  However, there are alternatives such as progestin hormone, clonidine, certain antidepressants, gabapentin, and some herbal remedies.  Discuss with your doctor about what is most appropriate for you.

Question 7

what causes hot flashes in men over age 50?

Accepted Answer

Low testosterone: Hot flashes may occur in men with very low blood testosterone.

Question 8

what is the cause of hot flashes in young men?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Are you on medicines, have your doctor reveiw there side effects, if not and other symptoms are present consider having testosterone level checked.

Question 9

my wife has hot flashes. what do you recommend?

Accepted Answer

See her physician: There can be a number of reasons for hot flashes, which she should probably discuss with her doctor. If they are related to menopause, sometimes the herbal supplements for menopause can be helpful.

Question 10

what should you do to help relieve hot flashes?

Accepted Answer

Estrogen: Estrogen replacement will postpone the hot flashes if they're due to early menopause. Low dose Clonidine (0.05 mg twice daily) helps some as do ssri's. First, make sure what the cause it before attempting treatment. See you doctor.

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