Eliminate Triggers
Menopausal women often experience hot flashes or a sudden feeling of warmth over the neck, chest, and face. Hot flashes can cause excessive sweating and redness of the skin in the upper body. Eating spicy foods, drinking alcohol, and excessive caffeine intake may trigger hot flashes. This is why patients undergoing menopause are advised to avoid these kinds of food. In addition, an extremely suffocating and humid environment can trigger and worsen hot flashes. Wearing thin clothes, using umbrellas, and bringing portable fans are simple ways to keep the body cool.
Night sweats are also common among menopausal women. These are episodes of excessive sweating while sleeping. Although they are considered harmless, night sweats are extremely uncomfortable and unpleasant. Avoiding medications like steroids and antidepressants can lessen night sweating episodes. Using thin beddings, keeping the room cold, and wearing breathable sleepwear can also reduce night sweating.
Mood changes are hard to deal with during menopause. A patient may be triggered by consuming sugary foods, refined carbohydrates, and processed foods. Avoiding these foods can help a patient avoid drastic mood swings or sudden mood changes.
