Menopause is a natural phase in a woman’s life when menstruation begins to stop. However, before this phase occurs, many women experience hormonal changes that can cause symptoms such as hot flashes, difficulty sleeping, night sweats, and unstable emotions.
What Are Hot Flashes?
This is a condition where the body suddenly feels hot, especially around the face, neck, and chest. Some women also sweat, feel their heart racing, or feel uncomfortable. This can disrupt sleep if it happens at night.
Ways to reduce hot flashes include:
- Wearing light, comfortable clothing
- Cutting back on spicy food, caffeine, and hot drinks
- Drinking enough water
Why Can Menopause Disrupt Sleep?
Hormonal changes can make the body more prone to feeling hot, night sweats, and difficulty sleeping. Poor sleep will cause the body to tire more quickly.
To help improve sleep quality, try practising:
- Reducing phone use before bed
- Avoiding caffeine in the afternoon or evening
- Keeping a consistent sleep schedule
When Should You See a Doctor?
Get a doctor’s examination if menopause symptoms are significantly disrupting your daily life. For example:
- Hot flashes that are too frequent
- Difficulty sleeping almost every night
- Periods that are too heavy or irregular
- Bleeding after menopause
If menopause symptoms are starting to disrupt your daily life, get an early assessment at Klinik As-Salam with a specialist doctor for suitable care options.
Want to learn more about women’s health?
No need to worry. You can book an appointment with our specialist, Dr Maiza Tusimin, at Klinik As-Salam Ampang.
For more information:
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