How long do the hot flushes last for?
It is very difficult to tell how long symptoms will last, some women will have them all the time for several years whereas other women may only get... Read the full answer 〉
It is very difficult to tell how long symptoms will last, some women will have them all the time for several years whereas other women may only get... Read the full answer 〉
Some women do experience nausea with a flush, very often this is due to extreme hormone fluctuations. Having one or two cups of ginger tea may soothe... Read the full answer 〉
Hot skin such as this may be allergy related so it is a good idea to get it checked by your doctor. In the meantime, you may find nettle helpful and... Read the full answer 〉
Women in the menopause can have lots of different kinds of flushes and not all women sweat when having one, so there is no problem. Eileen... Read the full answer 〉
You could try sage tablets as these are traditionally used for flushes/sweats and I would also suggest a magnesium supplement, especially if you are... Read the full answer 〉
Unfortunately, I am not able to say whether your doctor has given the right medication for your situation, sorry. If you are worried about this... Read the full answer 〉
Hot flushes usually appear and dissipate very quickly, sometimes within seconds so it is very unlikely to have a temperature rise and fall as well at... Read the full answer 〉
Menopause-like symptoms after all this time may be an indication of adrenal stress rather than hormonal. In this situation, it is very... Read the full answer 〉
Yes, the itching feeling is a regular feature of the menopause. It is often associated with sweats and flushes, which make the skin more... Read the full answer 〉
An enhanced sense of smell is sometimes associated with hormonal changes during the menopause, which can make you become much more aware of your own... Read the full answer 〉
The important thing in the menopause is to support the body as much as possible at this time so looking after yourself well is the key. As you are... Read the full answer 〉
You could try Sage tablets as these are traditionally used for hot flushes and night sweats. Caffeine sometimes triggers flushes, so keep... Read the full answer 〉
You are considered through the menopause after not having had any periods for 2 years and by then your symptoms should be tailing off. If you are... Read the full answer 〉
You could try our sage tablets as these do nor contain gelatine. Unfortunately, falling oestrogen can cause a problem with carbohydrate metabolism in... Read the full answer 〉
You could try sage tablets for the flushes and a magnesium supplement for the mood. Sage has no oestrogenic action so should be fine to take.... Read the full answer 〉
You could try Sage Tablets as these are traditionally used for flushes and I would also suggest a good female multi-vitamin supplement as... Read the full answer 〉
Physical stress such as a car accident can weaken the adrenal system in the body, making your symptoms worse. So in this situation it is very... Read the full answer 〉
Sage tablets are often used to help with flushes and sweats, and if sleep is an issue then a magnesium supplement taken in the evening may help as... Read the full answer 〉
Menopause-like symptoms after all this time may be an indication of adrenal stress rather than hormonal. In this situation it is very... Read the full answer 〉
You might find it useful to check out Sage extract to counter the flushes. Eileen Durward Read the full answer 〉
If this is your main symptom then you can usually sort it out using an extract of sage. It comes in tincture or tablet form and I would suggest... Read the full answer 〉
If HRT is not working for the flushes then sage extract may help. It is non-hormonal so it's OK to take alongside HRT. The tincture tends to... Read the full answer 〉
Menopause-like symptoms after all this time may be an indication of adrenal stress rather than hormonal. In this situation, it is very... Read the full answer 〉
I am sorry to hear that you are having such a tough time. Menopause-like symptoms after all this time may be an indication of adrenal stress rather... Read the full answer 〉
Try an extract of sage which helps to regulate temperature and ease flushing. Eileen Durward Read the full answer 〉
If this is your main symptom then you can usually sort it out using an extract of sage. It comes in tincture or tablet form and I suggest starting... Read the full answer 〉
Dizziness before a flush is actually very common and many women will experience this or something similar. Just check that you are drinking plenty of... Read the full answer 〉
You may find sage tincture helpful for the flushes, however, the menopause can make already existing health issues worse so do make sure that your... Read the full answer 〉
If this is your main symptom then you can usually sort it out using an extract of sage. It comes in tincture or tablet form and I would suggest... Read the full answer 〉
Unfortunately, coming off HRT, especially if it is done quickly, can trigger withdrawal symptoms that can mimic menopausal ones and it can be a... Read the full answer 〉
The menopause is not a static state and your hormone levels can fluctuate a lot. This often gives rise to periods where your symptoms ease off for a... Read the full answer 〉
Some women do have very frequent flushes, however, if it is getting to the point where they are causing disruption to your daily life, then it is... Read the full answer 〉
Some women do get severe symptoms such as vomiting. This can be due to fluctuating hormones (a bit like morning sickness in pregnancy), however,... Read the full answer 〉
Some women do experience headaches or dizziness just before a flush. This can be due to a sudden dip in oestrogen so you may find a fermented soya... Read the full answer 〉
Itchy skin is very common in the menopause and it is often caused by lowering oestrogen levels. However, stress, dehydration, and constipation can be... Read the full answer 〉
If this is your main symptom then you can usually sort it out using an extract of sage. It comes in tincture or tablet form and I suggest starting... Read the full answer 〉
This is a difficult question to answer as it will be different for every woman, some don't get flushes at all, some may only get the odd flush,... Read the full answer 〉
You could try our sage tablets these do not contain gelatine. Unfortunately, falling oestrogen can cause a problem with carbohydrate metabolism in... Read the full answer 〉
Firstly, this sounds quite rational to me. The physical changes that sweep over the body when a flush is brewing can trigger all sorts of nerve... Read the full answer 〉
There is no way of telling how long this hot flush phase of the menopause will last for any specific woman. An average would be 2 years, but quite... Read the full answer 〉
Yes, many women feel faint, light headed, dizzy, and allsorts with the flushes. They are associated with the constriction/dilation of the blood... Read the full answer 〉
You are a little young for the menopause, and head sweats can be due to other things rather than the menopause, e.g. vitamin D imbalance. So I would... Read the full answer 〉
Missing periods are usually one of the first signs of the approach to the menopause so it is possible. Your doctor may be able to test your hormone... Read the full answer 〉
You are considered through the menopause after not having had any periods for 2 years, however, some women do find that their symptoms last past this... Read the full answer 〉
You may find the sage tablets helpful for the flushes. If most of the flushes are during the day you can take the tablet with your breakfast, they do... Read the full answer 〉
Unfortunately, for some people the hormone tablets can make symptoms worse so it is important to go back and let your doctor know,they may be able to... Read the full answer 〉
If you wish to come off HRT it is really important to do it very very slowly, at least over 6 months. Coming off HRT mimics a menopause but if you... Read the full answer 〉
Menopause-like symptoms after all this time may be an indication of adrenal stress rather than hormonal. In this situation it is very... Read the full answer 〉
Menopause-like symptoms after all this time may be an indication of adrenal stress rather than hormonal. In this situation it is very important... Read the full answer 〉
For some women their periods just do stop all at once, but hormonal changes will still be happening for a while afterwards. Stress, changes in... Read the full answer 〉
This is a very common scenario; as your hormonal balance changes it can interfere with your body's temperature control, for some reason it... Read the full answer 〉
Your symptoms are common ones on the approach to the menopause and you are in the average age range 45-55 so it is possible. For some women the... Read the full answer 〉
If you have had no periods for 2 years then you are officially through the menopause and out the other side - congratulations! That being so, it may... Read the full answer 〉
If you have not tried our Menosan sage tincture it may be worth a try; you can take up to 4 times a day, the last dose being just before bed. I... Read the full answer 〉
There are several ways of going through the menopause; you could try taking the drugs route, which would include HRT, or you could try using natural... Read the full answer 〉
Hot flushes can be caused by a variety of factors in the menopause, such as hormonal changes, stress and anxiety, dehydration, diet, and digestive... Read the full answer 〉
Unfortunately, falling hormones in the menopause can put tremendous stress on the body's nervous system, making it much more sensitive and jumpy... Read the full answer 〉
It is really important that you go back and ask your doctor to completely revise your situation. Most doctors these days don't tend to keep... Read the full answer 〉
Sage is traditionally used for hot flushes and night sweats, so you could take 1 tablet with your evening meal. I would also suggest a magnesium... Read the full answer 〉
You're very young for the menopause, so I would suspect that your hormones are just having a wee wobble after coming off the pill. You may find... Read the full answer 〉
For some women, the hormonal changes that occur during the menopause can be really severe and in some cases HRT would be necessary. However, you may... Read the full answer 〉
Menopausal anxiety and panic attacks are usually caused by a reduction in oestrogen levels. You could consider taking soya isoflavones to gently... Read the full answer 〉
Most women would be through, or nearly through, the menopause by 55 and usually this is when you could stop the HRT. However, coming off HRT can... Read the full answer 〉
Hot flushes usually have a very specific action in that you can feel them coming on. They reach a peak of hotness/sweating and then this fades, this... Read the full answer 〉
I am not sure why you would still be on this after all this time as you would now be well through the menopause and, in theory, have no need for any... Read the full answer 〉
Changing periods are often one of the first signs that you are approaching the menopause. Periods at this point can vary between heavy and light, on... Read the full answer 〉
Due to the amount of time between your last periods and now, it is very unlikely that your symptoms are being caused by hormonal imbalance. I would... Read the full answer 〉
Hot flushes and night sweats are common symptoms as you approach the menopause and you can still get them whilst still having periods. However, these... Read the full answer 〉
Congratulations on your good health. If you find that sage doesn't work then it may be that the flushes are caused either by stress or by food... Read the full answer 〉
The hormonal changes during the menopause can put tremendous strain on the body and this, in itself, can contribute to menopause symptoms such as... Read the full answer 〉
Yes this can happen; certain foods may trigger the nervous system which then causes a flush. The worst offenders are coffee, tea, fizzy drinks, high... Read the full answer 〉
The most important thing is to keep your skin well moisturised. In the menopause, our skin tends to dry out and if you have a flush there will be a... Read the full answer 〉
Unfortunately, coming off HRT can trigger withdrawal symptoms that can mimic menopausal ones and it can be a miserable time until the body... Read the full answer 〉
Try an extract of sage, this is traditionally used to help regulate temperature and ease flushing. Read the full answer 〉
You are considered through the menopause after not having had any periods for 2 years. By then your symptoms should be tailing off. If you are still... Read the full answer 〉
If this is your main symptom then you can usually sort it out using an extract of sage. It comes in tincture or tablet form and I suggest starting... Read the full answer 〉
Unfortunately, coming off HRT, especially if you did it quickly, can often trigger withdrawal symptoms that are identical to menopause ones. When... Read the full answer 〉
Menopause-like symptoms after all this time may be an indication of adrenal stress rather than hormonal. In this situation it is very important... Read the full answer 〉
Dizziness before a flush is actually very common and many women will experience this or something similar. Just check that you are drinking plenty of... Read the full answer 〉
I am sorry to hear that you are having such a tough time. Menopause-like symptoms after all this time may be an indication of adrenal stress rather... Read the full answer 〉
If this is your main symptom, then you can usually sort it out using an extract of sage. It comes in tincture or tablet form.I suggest starting with... Read the full answer 〉
You may find sage tincture helpful for the flushes however, the menopause can make already existing health issues worse so do make sure that your... Read the full answer 〉
Sensible exercise is important but don't go overboard. The menopause puts tremendous strain on the body, and if you push yourself too hard the... Read the full answer 〉
If this is your main symptom, then you can usually sort it out by using an extract of sage. It comes in tincture or tablet form. I suggest... Read the full answer 〉
If this is your main symptom then you can usually sort it out using an extract of sage. It comes in tincture or tablet form and I suggest starting... Read the full answer 〉
You are considered through the menopause after not having had any periods for 2 years, and by then your symptoms should be tailing off. If you are... Read the full answer 〉
If this is your main symptom, then you can usually sort it out using an extract of sage. It comes in tincture or tablet form, and I suggest starting... Read the full answer 〉
You are considered through the menopause after not having had any periods for 2 years, and by then your symptoms should be tailing off. If you are... Read the full answer 〉
If this is your main symptom, then you can usually sort it out using an extract of sage. It comes in tincture or tablet form, although I... Read the full answer 〉
Hot flushes can occur at any point as you approach the menopause, even if you are still getting regular periods. However, it is different for every... Read the full answer 〉
This is quite common in the menopause; you find something helps for a while, then suddenly it doesn't anymore! There can be several reasons for this.... Read the full answer 〉
Unfortunately, many women find that certain foods or drinks can have this effect during the menopause. However, check what else you are eating with... Read the full answer 〉
Rashes can be caused by a number of things, including; medication, stress, food, dehydration, constipation etc.It is best to do as the doctor... Read the full answer 〉
Sage has been traditionally used for years as a treatment for hot flushes in the menopause so it is worth trying. If you are getting flushes both day... Read the full answer 〉
The average age of starting the menopause is 45-55, so you are within the normal age range. Missing periods is usually one of the first symptoms of... Read the full answer 〉
Some women do have very frequent hot flushes however, if it is getting to the point where they are causing disruption to your daily life then it is... Read the full answer 〉
It could be either, but do check what you are eating beforehand, or what you are doing, as adrenal stress can also trigger flushes. If it is... Read the full answer 〉
There are many different 'types' of hot flushes, and most women will have their own individual symptoms. There is no standard flush if so... Read the full answer 〉
If this is your main symptom then you can usually sort it out using an extract of sage. It comes in tincture or a one-a-day tablet form. For the... Read the full answer 〉
41 is still quite young to be starting the menopause, however it can happen to a small number of women, especially if other close female relatives... Read the full answer 〉
You could try Sage as this is traditionally used for flushes and sweats and there are no contraindications listed with other medications for MS or... Read the full answer 〉
Unfortunately, coming off HRT, especially if it is done quickly, can trigger withdrawal symptoms that can mimic menopausal ones and it can be a... Read the full answer 〉
You could try Sage tablets as these are traditionally used for hot flushes/sweats. You may also find a good female multivit helps generally. Eileen... Read the full answer 〉
Great to hear about the improvement removing gluten from your diet has made!! Sage is traditionally used for flushes so you could try that, it... Read the full answer 〉
This is a very difficult question to answer as it will be different for every woman, the menopause is a very individual experience, some women... Read the full answer 〉
This can happen and is often caused by dehydration. If you don't drink a lot of water during the day (or drink lots of tea, coffee, fizzy... Read the full answer 〉
This sounds like a hot flush with a spell of low blood pressure. It does happen in the menopause, but it would be a good idea to get your blood... Read the full answer 〉
If you don't know what a hot flush is then you haven't experienced one - when you get one you will know! For more information on what to... Read the full answer 〉
Caffeine sometimes triggers flushes, so keep caffeine intake (coffee, tea, fizzy drinks) to a minimum and ensure that you are drinking plenty of... Read the full answer 〉
You are considered through the menopause after not having had any periods for 2 years and by then your symptoms should be tailing off. If you are... Read the full answer 〉
Hot flushes can vary from person to person, no two will be exactly the same. Some women will get all over body flushes whilst others may get just a... Read the full answer 〉
There isn't any way of telling how long the flushes will last for any one woman. If, however, this is your main symptom then you can usually sort it... Read the full answer 〉
This is a very difficult question to answer as it will be different for every woman. Some women don't get hot flushes, others may only get them now... Read the full answer 〉
There are many types of hot flushes and some women do get them like this. You could try sage tablets to see if they help. However, if the discomfort... Read the full answer 〉
There are lots of reasons for flushes continuing when the menopause is more or less over. If you have been on HRT and then come off the flushes tend... Read the full answer 〉
The nervous (adrenal) system often causes flushes/sweats in the menopause so in this case the actual movement of the body may be enough to cause the... Read the full answer 〉
If you are on HRT patches and still getting flushes then either the HRT isn't the right dose for you or the flushes are being caused by something... Read the full answer 〉
Yes, this is something doctors tend to do because they don't have any other options than HRT, and these days they are rightly cautious of putting... Read the full answer 〉
It's really tricky to get a therapeutic dose of sage by using it in this way.The medicinal products are made with extracts of sage, whereby the fresh... Read the full answer 〉
The problem here is that your oestrogen levels fell dramatically with the hysterectomy and were propped up by the HRT. Every time that you came off... Read the full answer 〉
Yes, this is common and often indicates that the flushes are adrenal based (coming from the nervous system). You may find taking a daily magnesium... Read the full answer 〉
You may find sage tablets before bed helpful for the night sweats and I would also recommend a magnesium supplement as this is known to help with... Read the full answer 〉
Some women do find that a hot flush can make them feel dizzy or faint.Lowering oestrogen can also affect blood pressure causing similar symptoms so... Read the full answer 〉
Menopause-like symptoms such as hot flushes after all this time may be an indication of adrenal stress rather than hormonal. In this situation... Read the full answer 〉
Nausea is quite common in the menopause and some women do find that they start to feel sick as they get a hot flush. This can be due to fluctuating... Read the full answer 〉
Menopause-like symptoms such as hot flushes after all this time may be an indication of adrenal stress rather than hormonal. In this situation... Read the full answer 〉
Unfortunately a lot of doctors seem to think that antidepressants will help with menopause symptoms! I would suggest a fermented soya supplement such... Read the full answer 〉
Sage is traditionally used for flushes and there are no contraindications listed with your medication.It may be worth trying for a few weeks to see... Read the full answer 〉
Unfortunately, it is impossible to tell, some women don't get flushes at all, others may get them now and again or just for a short while and other... Read the full answer 〉
Coming off HRT stresses the body greatly and can affect the adrenal (nervous) system so menopause-like symptoms after all this time may be an... Read the full answer 〉
I would suggest sage for the flushes and also a good female multivit to help support the body generally.Please see our menopause tips page for more... Read the full answer 〉
Yes they can. Hot flushes are often triggered by stress, illness (even a cold!), being run down, upset about something etc., and many women find that... Read the full answer 〉
It does sound as if you are approaching the menopause, but it is a good idea to see your doctor. They can do a simple test to see where your hormone... Read the full answer 〉
Yes, this is very likely. Histamine can cause flushes all on its own without any help from the menopause. We also know that any strain on the adrenal... Read the full answer 〉
Keeping fresh can be really difficult in the menopause specially if you do experience a lot of flushes or sweats so it is really extra important that... Read the full answer 〉
Yes, it is worth trying sage. If it is going to help you should notice the start of improvement quite quickly. I would also suggest a magnesium... Read the full answer 〉
It is very common to experience a faster heartbeat during a flush. Hot flushes can be caused by an adrenalin rush, and this will also cause rapid... Read the full answer 〉
You could try a combination of magnesium and Dormeasan Valerian Hops. As your periods stopped a while ago the hot flushes are more likely to be... Read the full answer 〉
This is very common. Many women just assume that all hot flushes are the same but they can be caused by a variety of factors including stress,... Read the full answer 〉
Yes, this is quite normal. Short bursts of hot flushes can often happen, due to stress, change of diet and digestive problems. So if you get the... Read the full answer 〉
When you come off HRT, especially if it is done quickly, the body can take quite a while to rebalance itself and very often the symptoms return with... Read the full answer 〉
This is very common! Many women find that food and drink with a high caffeine content, food with a high salt and sugar content, alcohol and spicy... Read the full answer 〉
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