Patient discussions
Relaxation training may be appropriate for some patients and has been shown to moderately decrease hot flashes.
Where appropriate, encourage women to lose weight and to exercise more.[11] Other self-care measures include avoidance of spicy foods, alcohol, hot drinks, warm environments, and stress. To manage hot flashes, advise use of layered clothing and cooling methods such as hand-held fans, drinking cold water, and mist bottles. However, there is no good research evidence to support any of these approaches.
In general, patients should be advised to follow a well-balanced nutritious diet, take nutritional supplements (calcium and vitamin D), and exercise at least 30 minutes most days of the week.
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