Hot flashes and night sweats
Practical alternatives
- Hot-flash-focused CBT: work on thoughts, avoidance, and impact rather than promising to eliminate the symptom.
- When overweight is present, gradual supported weight loss may reduce hot flashes for some people.
- For comfort: layers, a cool bedroom, and a trigger diary; these measures are not proven to reduce frequency.
Safety note : Hormone therapy remains the most effective treatment but is not suitable for everyone. Do not replace medical advice with herbs, concentrated soy, red clover, or DHEA: evidence is limited, interactions are possible, and long-term safety is uncertain. With hormone-dependent cancer, choose options with the oncology team.