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# Hot Flashes
Hot flashes at menopause: how to treat them
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## What it is
Hot flashes are sudden waves of heat that rise through the chest, neck, and face, accompanied by flushing, sweating, and sometimes palpitations and chills toward the end. They last from seconds to minutes and can recur several times a day; at night, they appear as night sweats that interrupt sleep. They're the most common symptom of perimenopause and menopause, affecting about three in four women, and can persist for years. They result from the drop in estrogen, which alters temperature control in the brain. When severe, they impair sleep, mood, concentration, and work. The gynecology team at Femi Saúde evaluates each case and offers hormonal and non-hormonal treatments.
## Most common symptoms
- Sudden heat in the chest, neck and face
- Skin flushing and heavy sweating
- Night sweats that wake you up and soak your clothes
- Palpitations and a feeling of anxiety during the episode
- Chills at the end of the episode
- Insomnia, irritability and daytime fatigue
## Causes and risk factors
- The drop in estrogen during the transition to menopause
- Surgical removal of the ovaries
- Chemotherapy and medications such as tamoxifen
- Premature ovarian insufficiency
- Triggers such as heat, alcohol, caffeine, spicy food and stress
- Thyroid disorders and other causes, more rarely
## How it is diagnosed
Diagnosis is clinical, based on the description of the episodes, their frequency, their impact on sleep and daily routine, and the menstrual stage in which they appear. The gynecologist reviews personal and family health history, medication use, and cardiovascular and breast cancer risk factors, which guide the choice of treatment. Blood tests such as FSH and estradiol can support the assessment in younger women or those with irregular cycles, and thyroid hormones rule out other causes. Routine tests, such as mammography, Pap smear, and metabolic panel, are updated before starting hormone therapy.
## How we treat it at Femi Saúde
Menopausal hormone therapy is the most effective treatment for hot flashes and, when started in healthy women in the first years after menopause, has a favorable safety profile; the gynecology team at Femi Saúde determines the route, dose, and duration individually. For those with a contraindication or who prefer not to use hormones, non-hormonal options are available, such as fezolinetant, which acts on the brain's temperature-control center, and certain antidepressants and other medications at low doses. Complementary measures include managing triggers, a cool environment, layered clothing, physical activity, and cognitive behavioral therapy. Follow-up is periodic and the plan is reviewed according to the response.
## When to see a gynecologist
See your gynecologist if hot flashes recur throughout the day, if night sweats disrupt your sleep, if you notice irritability, fatigue, or reduced performance, or if symptoms started before age 40. Even mild hot flashes are worth discussing when they bother you. Schedule an appointment to review your treatment options.
## What we offer
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Fewer, less intense hot flashes
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Nights of sleep without sweats
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Better mood and concentration
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Hormone therapy with a safety assessment
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Non-hormonal alternatives when indicated
## Gynecology specialists
[Dra. Melissa Amoroso
Gynecologist](https://femisaude.com.br/en/doctors/dra-melissa-amoroso) [Dra. Vanessa Amoroso
Gynecologist and Mastologist](https://femisaude.com.br/en/doctors/dra-vanessa-amoroso) [Dra. Aline Matos
Gynecologist](https://femisaude.com.br/en/doctors/dra-aline-matos) [Dra. Andrea Novellino
Gynecologist](https://femisaude.com.br/en/doctors/dra-andrea-novellino) [Dra. Fabiane Sloboda
Gynecologist](https://femisaude.com.br/en/doctors/dra-fabiane-sloboda) [Dr. Igor Chiminacio
Gynecologist](https://femisaude.com.br/en/doctors/dr-igor-chiminacio) [Dra. Isadora Goetten
Gynecologist and Obstetrician](https://femisaude.com.br/en/doctors/dra-isadora-goetten) [Dra. Sabrina Oliveira
Gynecologist](https://femisaude.com.br/en/doctors/dra-sabrina-oliveira)
## Gynecology treatments at Femi Saúde
[CO2 Laser Rejuvenation and Lubrication
Skin Improvement and Lubrication](https://femisaude.com.br/en/treatment/laser-co2-rejuvenescimento-lubrificacao) [Implanon® — Hormonal Contraceptive Implant
Freedom and safety in a small implant](https://femisaude.com.br/en/treatment/implanon) [Menopause and Perimenopause
Care and hormone therapy when indicated](https://femisaude.com.br/en/treatment/menopausa-climaterio) [Family Planning
Preparing for a healthy pregnancy](https://femisaude.com.br/en/treatment/planejamento-pre-concepcional) [IUD — Intrauterine Device
Preventing pregnancy effectively](https://femisaude.com.br/en/treatment/diu) [Pap Smear
Cervical cancer screening](https://femisaude.com.br/en/treatment/papanicolau)
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