women’s health

Big picture: Dr. Adriana Davis “Hot flashes are still misunderstood and women pay the price!”

In the news: A new study finds that nitroglycerin patches, commonly used for chest pain, have somewhat mixed results when used to treat and manage hot flashes in women.

An important find in Tucson.

Proposed research It is believed that continued use of nitroglycerin may reduce the sensations and sensations of sudden warmth and skin flushing experienced by women during menopausal hot flashes.

the study 141 women participated. Age ranged from 40 to 62 years, and women were in ‘post-menopausal transition or post-menopause’. The women experienced at least seven hot flashes per day.

1. Women received a nitroglycerin patch or a placebo patch. Patches were worn 24/7.
2. Women recorded the number of hot flashes at 5 and 12 weeks About wearing patches.
3. Data Show Nitroglycerin Is Better Than Placebo not past 12 weeks.
4. Some women have reported headaches as a side effect.

The researchers noted that:

“The bottom line is that our Studies do not support recommendations for nitroglycerin skin patches As a strategy for consumers to control hot flashes in the long term,” she said. “However, our research suggests that there may be promise for this holistic approach to treating common symptoms in middle-aged women. There is still a lack of effective therapeutic approaches that do not usepress release)

Next steps: Talk with your healthcare provider about different ways to manage your symptoms. Do not fight silently.

Cleveland Clinic has a great resource on key questions to ask to better understand hot flashes. (Please visit the resources here)

Smoking affects menopausal health.

This study suggests that nitroglycerin patches may be used for hot flashes.

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doctor’s expert Insights into women’s health and menopausal health in Arizona.

Know this: “While nitroglycerin patches may not be a long-term solution for managing hot flashes, this study highlights that many women seek non-hormonal alternatives to their treatment protocols. It’s important to note that the good news here is that your doctor said: There are many options to help manage hot flashes.Some medications used to manage hot flashes include: There are specific SSRIs such as:Effectorblood pressure medications like ‘or’Clonidine.“Don’t suffer alone, and don’t think you have to bear the brunt of a hot flash without anyone’s help.” Dr. Puja Appal of Family Medicine.

Most women should plan to have a Pap smear until age 65.

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i live in tucson The following health facts directly affect your menopausal and postmenopausal health.

Did you know there were 14550.0 deaths from heart disease in Arizona in 2021? This number reflects men and women.

29.3% of people living in Pima County are obese.

5.5% have coronary heart disease.

9.1% have diabetes.

All of these variables affect postmenopausal health.

Hot flashes are still misunderstood. Women’s health is important.

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What they say:

“Hot flashes (vasomotor symptoms) are one of the most common symptoms of menopause, with more sunburn (chic) Two-thirds of women in Western countries report hot flashes during the menopausal transition. Hormone therapy is effective in controlling these symptoms, but long-term postmenopausal systemic estrogen use has been reported to increase the risk of estrogen-sensitive cancers, thromboembolic disorders, stroke, and dementia. increase. As a result, many women are interested in non-hormonal therapies that are effective but have fewer long-term health risks. ”research source)

“In this randomized clinical trial, continued use of NTG did not result in sustained improvement in hot flash frequency or severity compared to placebo and was associated with initial but not persistent headache. It was found thatDitto. )

source:

journal JAMA Internal Medicine We published our findings: Efficacy Randomized Clinical Trial of Continuous Transdermal Nitroglycerin to Treat Hot Flashes by Inducing Nitrate Cross-Tolerance in Perimenopausal and Postmenopausal Women (read here)

Tucson Heart Disease Facts and Statistics: (WHO)

• Most women experience menopause between the ages of 45 and 55 as a natural part of biological aging.
• The world population of postmenopausal women is increasing. In 2021, women over the age of 50 will make up 26% of all women and girls globally. This is up from 22% a decade ago.

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