You’re in the middle of a meeting when suddenly, your face flushes, sweat beads on your forehead, and a wave of heat courses through your body. You try to stay focused, but your clothes feel soaked. Later that night, you toss and turn, drenched in sweat, trying to find relief in a mountain of bedsheets. These are the exhausting, unpredictable realities of hot flashes—and for many, they can take over every aspect of daily life.
At Genesis Lifestyle Medicine, we understand just how much these symptoms can interfere with your life. That’s why we offer personalized hormone therapy to help you feel balanced and in control again. If hot flashes are disrupting your day-to-day life, hormone therapy might offer the relief you need to reclaim control over your life.
The impact of hot flashes on your life
Hot flashes are sudden, intense feelings of warmth, usually over the face, neck, and chest. They’re often accompanied by sweating, a racing heartbeat, and sometimes chills afterward. These symptoms are caused by a shift in your body’s hormones—particularly the drop in estrogen during menopause—which affects how your brain regulates body temperature.
While hot flashes are a natural part of the menopausal transition, their impact can be anything but minor. Here’s how they may be affecting you more than you realize:
Disrupted sleep and fatigue
One of the most common effects of hot flashes is poor sleep. Night sweats—hot flashes that happen during sleep—can wake you up multiple times throughout the night. This leads to fragmented sleep, resulting in fatigue, irritability, and difficulty focusing during the day. Over time, this can take a toll on your energy, mood, and overall health.
Strain on relationships
When you're constantly uncomfortable and exhausted, it can affect your interactions with loved ones. Mood swings, irritability, and low libido—often associated with menopause—can all create tension in relationships. Hot flashes may be just one symptom, but they often set off a chain reaction that touches every part of your personal life.
Interference with productivity
Frequent hot flashes can break your concentration, make you feel uncomfortable at work, and require constant adjustments like stepping away or changing clothes. For those with demanding jobs or responsibilities, this can make staying on top of things feel nearly impossible.
Emotional and mental health issues
Hormonal changes are already associated with mood swings, anxiety, and depression. Add sleep deprivation and social withdrawal from hot flashes, and it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. Chronic stress from dealing with these symptoms can worsen mental health.
How hormone therapy may help with hot flashes
Hormone therapy supplements the body with hormones—most often estrogen or a combination of estrogen and progesterone—to relieve menopausal symptoms like hot flashes, night sweats, and mood changes. It’s considered the most effective treatment for moderate to severe hot flashes, especially when started within ten years of your last period or before age 60.
At Genesis Lifestyle Medicine, we tailor hormone therapy to your unique needs, providing a safe path toward symptom relief. Here’s how it can help you reclaim your comfort and quality of life:
Reduces frequency and intensity of hot flashes
Hormone therapy directly addresses the estrogen deficiency that triggers hot flashes. By restoring this hormone to healthier levels, your body can better regulate temperature, significantly reducing how often hot flashes occur and how severe they feel.
Improves sleep quality
With fewer and less intense night sweats, you’re more likely to sleep through the night. Deeper, more restful sleep leads to better mood, mental clarity, and energy throughout the day. Hormone therapy helps reset your internal balance so your body can rest and recharge.
Supports emotional stability
The hormonal fluctuations of menopause also impact your mood. Estrogen plays a role in serotonin regulation, a chemical tied to happiness. Hormone therapy may help ease mood swings, anxiety, and mild depression, helping you feel more emotionally stable.
Offers added health benefits
In some cases, hormone therapy offers more than symptom relief. Certain hormone combinations may also support bone health, reducing the risk of osteoporosis after menopause. At Genesis Lifestyle Medicine, our expert team evaluates your entire health profile to help you choose a treatment that not only addresses hot flashes but also supports long-term well-being.
Find relief at Genesis Lifestyle Medicine
Hot flashes don’t have to take over your life. If you're tired of waking up drenched, feeling embarrassed in public, or just not feeling like yourself, hormone therapy could be the solution that gets you back on track. At Genesis Lifestyle Medicine, we specialize in personalized hormone therapy to help you feel better from the inside out.
With expert providers, advanced treatment options, and a compassionate, patient-first approach, we’re here to support you. Schedule a consultation today to explore your hormone therapy options and take the first step toward feeling like yourself again.
