The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has given final approved to a new nonhormonal medicine, Fezolinetant, for hot flashes. For decades, women who can’t or choose not to take hormones to alleviate hot flashes, a common symptom in menopause, have always had no effective treatment options. But now there’s a new alternative. Developed by…
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In a recent study out of the Mayo Clinic, they have found “an association between caffeine intake and more bothersome hot flashes and night sweats in postmenopausal women. The study also showed an association between caffeine intake and fewer problems with mood, memory and concentration in perimenopausal women, possibly because caffeine is known to enhance…
Read MoreAugust 25, 2014 Did you know that caffeine use is linked to increased menopausal symptoms in postmenopausal women. Researchers found women who used caffeine, including regularly drinking coffee, had greater “symptom scores” for hot flashes and night sweats when compared to women who did not use caffeine. Further research is warranted. Click the link below to read…
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