Hot Flashes and Night Sweats: Practical Management Strategies

Hot flashes aren’t just physical — they disrupt sleep, mood, work, and confidence. At Be. Women’s Health in Frisco, TX, we offer proven strategies to help you regain control.

What triggers hot flashes?

• Estrogen fluctuations
• Stress
• Alcohol
• Spicy foods
• Heat
• Caffeine
• Poor sleep
• Smoking

What actually helps:

1. Hormone Therapy (HT)
The most effective treatment for hot flashes.

2. Non-hormonal medications
SSRIs, SNRIs, gabapentin, and clonidine can reduce frequency.

3. Temperature regulation
Keep your bedroom cool, use breathable fabrics, and try a bedside fan.

4. Nutrition tweaks
Reduce alcohol, sugar, caffeine, and processed foods.

5. Stress regulation
Breathwork, meditation, and gentle exercise help calm flash triggers.

When to seek help:

✔ Hot flashes disrupt sleep
✔ You wake up drenched at night
✔ Symptoms affect mood or work
✔ You’re unsure whether treatment is safe for you

Your life doesn’t have to revolve around hot flashes.

Schedule a menopause symptom consult in Frisco today.