“Unbelievable Thermal Reaction: Why This Woman’s Head is Steaming Might Change How Men Understand Menopause!”
“Certain foods, such as those with spicy ingredients, and drinks with alcohol or caffeine are also best avoided,” Abraham pointed out. Conversely, she recommends eating tofu, soy, and certain herbs to help alleviate symptoms.
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If lifestyle and dietary changes prove ineffective, gynecologists recommend a hormonal replacement protocol. This protocol includes the intake of exogenous estrogen, which helps the body regulate its temperature more effectively by bringing hormone levels back to their pre-menopausal state.
Abraham also pointed to a more controversial solution: antidepressants, and antiseizure medications. “Some are effective for the treatment of hot flashes. These are called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs),” she added.
“Another prescription, an antiseizure medication called gabapentin, has helped my patients manage their hot flashes.”
Researchers explained how estrogen levels are critical in regulating the body’s temperature, with lower levels increasing the likelihood of overregulation
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Medical literature has discussed the importance of estrogen in regulating heat in humans. A 2021 study conducted by the University of California explained how, when hormonal levels drop, the hypothalamus—described as the body’s internal thermostat—becomes more sensitive to body temperature changes.
When the hypothalamus thinks the body is too warm, it signals the heart, blood vessels, and nervous system to cool down. Conversely, if it believes the body is too cold, it reacts by increasing heart palpitations, which usually leads to feelings of discomfort and anxiety in menopausal women.
