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If you have two or more of the following symptoms, it COULD be the onset of peri-menopause. Many of the symptoms could indicate other problems too (such as thyroid), so it would be a good idea to make note of what you are experiencing and see your healthcare professional, who can then help you determine the best course of action for you personally. And remember, some of these are normal effects of the aging process where the only treatment is acceptance and taking good care of yourself! (this is where the laughter comes in handy!) Just remember, you are not alone! Join us on the message board! |
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Hot flashes, flushes, night sweats and/or cold flashes, clammy feeling
What actually causes a hot flash? The hot flash is an alteration in thermal
stability, which is maintained by the hypothalamus, a brain region located
above the pituitary gland on the brain's floor. The hypothalamus operates
the body's temperature regulation system. Estrogen levels manipulate some
functions of the hypothalamus. During menopause, as the ovaries produce
less estrogen, the hypothalamus senses and responds to the lower estrogen
levels by rapidly changing body temperature. The result may be a hot flash.
Source:
http://www.fda.gov/fdac/features/1997/297_meno.html
Researchers believe that mixed signals from the hypothalamus, which controls body temperature and sex hormones are at the root of these temperature changes.
Solutions for Cooling Hot Flashes/Flushes? EvaMist is a novel, once a day proprietary, first-in-class, transdermal spray that delivers estradiol, a naturally occurring estrogen, for the treatment of hot flashes in women. EvaMist is a small, hand-held, simple-to- use spray that is designed to provide an easy and convenient means to deliver a preset dose of estradiol via the skin. EvaMist is fast drying, non- irritating and invisible after application. Studies have shown that once administered, EvaMist's formulation is not affected by washing and does not transfer to other people. EvaMist is easily administered as one, two or three sprays. New York (June 20, 2007) – Bradley Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NYSE: BDY) today introduced Elestrin™ (estradiol gel 0.06%) to the national media. Elestrin is an effective, low dose transdermal estrogen therapy approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in December 2006 for the treatment of moderate-to-severe vasomotor symptoms associated with menopause. Elestrin was launched last week by the Company’s Kenwood Therapeutics division and is now available by prescription at pharmacies nationwide.
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