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Monday, October, 26, 2009

Does Spironolactone Stop Hot Flashes

Hot flashes and snoring may signal sleep apnea

October 03, 2008
Women who have hot flashes and snore may also suffer from sleep apnea, according to a new study of postmenopausal women. One researcher said that women often seek help for hot flashes, but they don't realize they have a more serious sleep problem. Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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Hot Flashes from Lupron: When Will They Stop?
By Jay Motola , Health Expert

Dear Dr. Motola, I'm having hot flashes after one injection of Lupron 6 months ago. When will they... Read more »

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Hot Flashes: An Effective Treatment at Last?
By PJ Hamel , Health Expert

...coming of Retin-A? How about a possible cure for hot flashes? Now we're cookin' - literally!  ... Read more »

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Hot Flashes: A New Menopause Symptom Treatment on the Horizon?
By PJ Hamel , Health Expert

...and turning in bed. And, oh yeah - how about those hot flashes?   Hot Flashes - The Killer... Read more »

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A Few Questions That Can Change Your Life: Take This Quiz
By Toni Hurst , Health Expert

...not feel very normal, but it is. When you're having hot flashes day and night and gaining weight... Read more »

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Coping with Hot Flashes
By Toni Hurst , Health Expert

...that you're approaching, or in, menopause is the hot flashes you get: feelings of intense heat... Read more »

Health Guide

Premenstrual Syndrome: Medications
...reported side effects (which can be severe in some women) include menopausal-like symptoms that include hot flashes, night sweat, weight change, and depression. The side effects vary in intensity... Read more »
Menopause: Symptoms
The most prominent symptoms of the transition to menopause include:Hot flashes and night sweats. Women often experience hot flashes as an intense build-up in body heat, followed by sweating... Read more »
Insomnia: Highlights
...who received zopiclone or placebo. In addition, zopiclone did not provide better results than placebo.Hot Flashes and Chronic InsomniaSevere hot flashes are associated with chronic insomnia,... Read more »
Menopause: References
...Tomic D, Miller KP, Langenberg P, Flaws JA. Type of menopause, patterns of hormone therapy use, and hot flashes. Fertil Steril. 2006;85(5):1432-1440.Kok HS, van Asselt KM, van der Schouw YT, van... Read more »
Endometriosis: Highlights
...drugs in relieving endometriosis pain. Progestin therapy also causes less loss of bone mass and fewer hot flashes than a GnRH agonist. However, women who take progestin may have more bleeding and... Read more »

Related News

Herbal Medicines for Menopause?
February 24, 2009

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Treating menopausal symptoms with herbal remedies could be a waste of time and money.  A new article in the Drug and Therapies... Read summary »

Depo-Provera better than Effexor for hot flashes, study suggests
October 02, 2008

A recent study has shown that women who use Effexor to relieve their hot flashes might find better relief by using Depo-Provera instead. Women in a... Read summary »

Heavier women may have more hot flashes
October 03, 2008

Researchers say that women who have a high percentage of body fat may be more likely to experience hot flashes and night sweats. Previously doctors... Read summary »

Injection may ease hot flashes
October 03, 2008

A small study suggests that an injection into the nerves of the neck may reduce the frequency of hot flashes in women going through breast cancer... Read summary »

Bone density linked to hot flashes in women
May 07, 2009

Women who experience vasomotor symptoms (VMS) such as hot flashes or night sweats may be more at risk for bone loss, a new study suggests.... Read summary »