Hot flashes can strike when you least suspect it during menopause, causing discomfort and disrupting daily activities. To effectively manage hot flashes on the go, a Hot Flash Toolkit with essential items can provide you with instant relief and confidence to focus on what matters. 

In this blog post, we'll guide you in creating your hot flash toolkit, featuring products designed to provide cooling relief during hot flashes and enhance your overall comfort during menopause.

Menopod Portable Cooling Relief: 

Menopod is a compact, portable device designed to provide instant cooling relief during hot flashes. Its innovative technology offers a quick and effective way to interrupt hot flashes, providing you with comfort and control. Include Menopod in your hot flash toolkit for reliable and discreet cooling relief wherever you go. Get relief and cool down without needing a fridge or a freezer.

Cooling Towel: 

A cooling towel from Menopod can provide quick relief during hot flashes. These towels are designed to be lightweight, absorbent, and easy to use. Simply dampen the towel with water, wring it out, and place it around your neck or forehead for a refreshing and cooling sensation.

Hot/Cold Pack: 

Including a hot/cold pack from Menopod in your hot flash toolkit can be beneficial. These packs can be used either hot or cold to help soothe and relieve discomfort for hot or cold flashes. 

For a cooling effect, freeze the pack and apply it to areas experiencing heat. 
For warming relief, simply pop it in the microwave and follow the directions on the pack.

Creating a hot flash toolkit with essential items from Menopod ensures that you are prepared to tackle hot flashes whenever and wherever they occur. Incorporating the Menopod, a cooling towel, and hot/cold packs into your toolkit enhances your comfort and control during menopause. 

Remember to personalize your toolkit based on your preferences and needs and stay proactive in managing your symptoms. With your hot flash toolkit at hand, you can confidently navigate menopause, finding instant relief and greater comfort throughout your day using the products available on www.menopod.com.

What is HRT?

Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) is a medication that contains estrogen that your body stops making during menopause. It is commonly used to treat common menopausal symptoms, including hot flashes and vaginal discomfort. 

There are 2 types of HRT:

ET is Estrogen-Only and can provide the most menopausal symptom relief, and is usually prescribed for women without a uterus due to a hysterectomy.

EPT is Estrogen plus Progestogen Therapy. It can be known as combined HRT. Progestogen is added to ET to help protect women from uterine cancer from estrogen alone. This is the most common HRT used.

There are Benefits.

EPT may help relieve menopausal symptoms like hot flashes, night sweats, and vaginal discomfort. It can also protect against osteoporosis and reduce the risk of colon cancer. (It should be noted that HRT is not recommended to prevent colorectal cancer) 

But there are Risks Too.

ET can really only be given to women without a uterus, due to the risks of ovarian cancer.

Research shows that long-term use of EPT can increase the risk of breast and ovarian cancer, heart disease, stroke and blood clots. This suggests that the risk of long-term HRT can outweigh the benefits for most women. 

Bottom line

HRT is a common way for women to reduce menopausal symptoms, but it isn’t for everyone, and it really depends on one’s individual and family health history. The decision to take HRT is personal and should be made with the help of your medical professional. Any concerns should be discussed when considering the benefits and risks of HRT.

If HRT is not for you, there are alternatives to finding comfort and relief. You may manage hot flashes by keeping cool, limiting caffeine and alcohol, reducing spicy foods and practicing relaxation techniques, such as yoga or meditation.

Here is a link to more alternatives that may help you and your lifestyle

Resources:

https://cancer.ca/en/cancer-information/reduce-your-risk/understand-hormones/all-about-hormone-replacement-therapy-hrt

https://www.menopause.org/for-women/menopauseflashes/menopause-symptoms-and-treatments/hormone-therapy-benefits-risks 

Vasomotor symptoms, or better known as hot flashes, hot flushes and night sweats, are the second most common symptom of perimenopause, following irregular menstruation.

Hot flashes are one of those things that everyone experiences differently. On average, most women can have hot flashes for 6 months to 2 years, though they may last even longer. On average, they last from 1- 5 minutes showing themselves every couple days or every couple hours.

Menopause isn't the only reason you can experience hot flashes. Check out our article on what else can contribute to them here.

So what happens during a hot flash?

It's like a sudden wave of heat that quickly spreads throughout your body, that may cause sweating and discomfort for a few minutes, that can feel like an eternity.

With your temperature rising so quickly, it will easily consume these minutes, not allowing you to focus on other important things. Once the hot flash passes, it may take up to 30 minutes to fully return to normal temperature. 

No matter how few or often you experience hot flashes, they can really affect your quality of life.

Hot flashes do not wait until it's convenient for you. They can spark at random, and it can be frustrating to try and handle them when you're at work, travelling or trying to get a good nights sleep.

Do you have hot flashes? How often do you have to deal with them? Share your experiences below!