In order to lessen the symptoms of menopause, every woman need to be educated about the choices available for treating their symptoms. This includes Hormone Therapy (HT). However HT is not for every woman. A research shows that taking HT for a long time increases the risk for cardiovascular disease, blood clots and breast cancer. The Food and Drug Administration approves of hormone therapy (estrogen alone or estrogen plus progestin) only for the relief of menopausal symptoms at the lowest effective dose for the shortest period of time.

If a woman cannot use HT, she still has other choices. You could do some daily exercises, avoid triggers, reduce stress, drink a lot of water and don’t get overheated. These can help to cope up with hot flash.