Hot flashes, cycling and running

[indigoiis]

Hi all,
Since increasing my training, I am experiencing more hot flashes and night sweats. This could be the onset of perimenopause, but I thought it was odd that it seems to happen more after a day of activity.

Anyone else experience this? I just want to feel normal and cool again. LOL.

[bmccasland]

I had similar experiences, and finally broke down to better living through chemistry, HRT. And that was only after a long talk with my Ob/gyn. The mood swings that came with the not getting enough sleep at night wasn't much fun. Wake up hot & sweaty, kick off covers; wake up chilled, pull covers back; repeat for 3-4 times/night did not lead to waking rested in the morning

[Biciclista]

it keeps happening, even after menopause. I have just gotten used to it. it's a part of life, there are worse things. (And most doctors will give you HRT for only 2 years, so pick your battles)

[indigoiis]

I hate the heart palpitations part. It's happening a lot after I eat, and on Sunday, it happened during a 5K. It was a hot sunny day, but I was really really hot. I drank plenty of water, too.

I am just wondering if there are natural remedies besides stripping (NOW I understand where they are coming from) and getting a job in a meat locker?

[azfiddle]

I have had a huge improvement in my sleep with the HRT, which I started in March. However, for the last month or so, I have been waking up again in the early morning hours especially, and can't always get back to sleep. Sometimes I experience a mild hot flashes at that time, too. I haven't talked to the doctor, but have been thinking about it.... I don't really do well with sleep deficit!
Sharon

[Crankin]

I have had the same thing. I am 7 years post menopause and all of a sudden, the flashes started again. And it coincided with the onset of the cycling season, too.
Weird. And when i do a hard ride, I cannot fall asleep.

[OakLeaf]

I was at a seminar today where the lecturer commented that many trace minerals are hormonal regulators.

So... if exercise is increasing menopausal symptoms (the opposite of my personal experience) I wonder if you're not sweating out more trace minerals than you're replacing. Maybe try increasing your intake of vegetables, preferably biodynamic and/or home grown? For what salt you use in cooking and electrolyte replacement, use unrefined salt?

[Dogmama]

There is an estrogen tablet that you can insert intravaginally that helps plump up the tissues (can't think of a better explanation, sorry.) You absorb just a tiny amount. I use it and I like it.

[AppleTree]

Another possibility to consider is your Thyroid levels. I know that in my 40's and even now, when my thyroid levels are high (I have Grave's Disease or hyper-thyroid) I get extremely hot at different times of the day and at night too, although I really don't have night sweats per se...

Just something else to think about.