Temperatures in menopause

During menopause, a woman's well-being changes significantly, and not for the better. At the same time, many decide that they are simply overtired or have caught a cold. But even when a woman understands why such symptoms have arisen, she still has some questions. For example, when body temperature rises during menopause, should she worry?

Causes menopausal fever

Even in a completely healthy person, the body temperature can rise by one or two tenths above 37. Especially during menopause, this indicator can be unstable. The standard body temperature (36.6 degrees), as a rule, is only after sleep. And before the evening, it can rise even to 37.3. Most often, the temperature rises during menopause. Also, a woman can feel constant fatigue and drowsiness, be "broken".

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Pathogenesis

Hot flashes are the main symptom of menopause and also a clear cause of increased local temperature. They occur due to a violation of:

1. In the work of the central nervous system.
2. Thermoregulation.
3. Blood circulation.

During menopause, due to a decrease in the number of follicles in the ovaries, as well as a decrease in the frequency of the release of the sex cell, the amount of some hormones (in particular, gestagens and estrogens) also decreases. As a result, after some time, the concentration of LH and FSH in the blood increases, which leads to a deficiency of some important substances in the tissues. Information between different parts of the body is transmitted with disturbances.

As a result, the brain reacts to temperature changes differently. Periodically, the brain receives information about overheating and the body immediately tries to regulate this condition. A hot wave "rushes" to the upper part of the body, shortness of breath, dizziness, increased heartbeat, difficulty breathing appear. At this point, the patient's temperature can rise to 38 degrees.

Immediately after the hot flash, the woman begins to feel chills. This is caused by both high temperature and significant sweating. In this way, the body tries to regulate the hot flash. The skin becomes covered in sweat, there is severe fatigue, the upper and lower extremities become numb and cold. Since the number of such hot flashes can reach up to fifty per day, the woman feels exhausted and sick.

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Symptoms menopausal fever

The most common symptoms of fever during menopause are:

1. Hot flash - a feeling of intense heat in the upper body. Increased sweating, face turns red, heavy breathing. Dizziness, shortness of breath, weakness, nausea, headaches, and increased heart rate may also occur.
2. Hyperthyroidism (excessive sweating) at night - occurs due to a decrease in the amount of estrogen in the blood.
3. Constant feeling of fatigue.

Temperature 37 during menopause

During menopause, an increase in body temperature to 37 degrees is considered normal. Therefore, there is no need to worry in this case. A reason for concern and taking special medications (after examination and prescription by a doctor) is considered when the temperature in women during menopause rises above 38 degrees. Moreover, it is worth considering that during hot flashes, the patient may subjectively feel hot, but the body temperature is normal.

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Temperature during menopause hot flashes

Hot flashes are a very common symptom of menopause, occurring in 75% of all women who have entered this period.

When the temperature rises, the skin of the woman's neck and face turns red, sweating and increased perspiration, and heartbeat appear. Patients experience hot flashes, as well as an increase in temperature during them, with varying frequency and intensity.

In this case, hot flashes with increased temperature may appear in women of climacteric age for one or several years. If the temperature in this condition goes over 38 degrees, it is worth contacting a doctor who will prescribe effective medications.

Complications and consequences

When a woman's body temperature rises sharply during menopause, this may indicate the development of many serious diseases. When the balance of important hormones in the body changes abruptly, this always leads to a weakening of the immune system. Because of this, favorable conditions for the development of infections in the urinary and reproductive organs appear in the body. This can be explained by the fact that the mucous membrane of the vagina and urethra becomes less protected from bacteria.

Also, women during the period have an increased risk of developing malignant and benign tumors - fibroids, hyperplastic processes in the endometrium, tumors in the ovaries. If subfebrile temperature remains high for weeks, this is a reason to see a doctor and get examined.

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Diagnostics menopausal fever

When the temperature rises during menopause, it is necessary to find out what the root causes were. The fact is that not every time the body temperature rises even by 1-1.5 degrees can we talk about pathology, because such a process is considered normal, especially in the evening, when the body is tired during the whole day.

To diagnose subfebrile temperature, it is necessary to analyze its curve. This process is carried out only under the supervision of a specialist:

1. The doctor measures the patient's body temperature in the morning and evening.
2. A special sheet is filled in according to the rules. At the end of the day, all the dots are connected.
3. The analysis is carried out over a period of three weeks, after which the data obtained must be analyzed by the attending physician.

After the doctor makes a diagnosis, it is also necessary to conduct the appropriate specialized and laboratory tests. In the process of establishing the main reason why a woman's temperature rises during menopause, the doctor may recommend other tests and studies: blood test, stool test, urine test, X-ray of the lungs and paranasal sinuses, otolaryngoscopy, ultrasound, tuberculosis tests, ECG.

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Treatment menopausal fever

If the high temperature is a consequence of menopause, and not a concomitant serious illness, then the doctor may recommend medications to correct the patient's condition. With hot flashes, it is enough to simply correct the thermoregulation disorders so that the woman feels much better.

In severe cases, hormonal drugs are used to help stabilize metabolism and normalize sweating. There are also homeopathic analogues of natural hormones that can help in some cases.

Also during menopause, it is recommended to review your daily diet, add more plant foods to it. It is worth doing sports, not overexerting yourself emotionally and physically, and wearing loose clothing.

Medicines

Klimonorm. It is produced in the form of dragees. The medicine contains active components gestagen and estrogen.

If menstruation continues, women should start taking the drug on the fifth day. If the menstrual cycle is severely disrupted due to the onset of menopause or menopause has already begun, you can take it at any time (if the woman is not pregnant). One package of the drug is enough for a 21-day course.

Patients with vaginal bleeding, breast cancer, hormone-dependent cancer, liver tumor, liver dysfunction, thromboembolism, hypertriglyceridemia are prohibited from taking Klimonorm.

When taking the drug, some patients experienced frequent uterine bleeding, dyspepsia, migraines, fatigue, allergies, and visual impairment.

Proginova. It is produced in the form of dragees. The medicine contains the active component estradiol valeriate (estrogen).

One package is enough for a twenty-one day course. It is recommended to take one pill every day, washing it down with water if necessary. Try to take the pills at the same time.

Patients with vaginal bleeding, breast cancer, liver tumors, liver dysfunction, thrombosis, lactose deficiency, intolerance to components are prohibited from taking Progynova. It is not recommended to take it during pregnancy.

Some patients experienced the following symptoms after taking the tablets: allergies, blurred vision, migraines, dizziness, bloating.

Klimen. It is produced in the form of dragees. The active component of the medicine is estrogen.

The package is intended for one course lasting twenty-one days. It is prohibited to take during menstruation. If a woman still has a menstrual cycle, it can be taken starting from the fifth day. The first eleven days it is necessary to drink one white dragee, after that ten days to drink one pink dragee per day. The break between courses should be at least a week.

Patients with vaginal bleeding, breast cancer, liver tumors, thrombosis or thromboembolism, intolerance to the components are prohibited from drinking Klimen. It is not recommended for pregnant women and women during breastfeeding.

In some cases, unpleasant symptoms may occur: nausea, migraines, bloating, allergies, fatigue, dizziness.

Traditional and herbal medicine

Traditional medicine suggests fighting increased night sweating and frequent hot flashes with special foot baths, which are done before bed. To prepare them, pour hot water (about 40 degrees) into a basin and keep your feet in it for up to twenty minutes. Dry thoroughly and go to bed immediately.

Alternating hot and cold foot baths are considered equally effective. To prepare them, take two basins. Hot water is poured into one, and cold water into the second. The feet should be kept in the first for up to five minutes, and in the second for no more than half a minute. The procedure should be continued for at least 30 minutes to obtain a positive result.

Tinctures of some medicinal herbs are also considered popular. For example, to combat frequent hot flashes, you can drink sage tincture (one tablespoon of dried herb is added to one glass of boiled water) several times a day.

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Homeopathy

The most popular homeopathic remedies for treating high fever caused by hot flashes are:

1. Klimakt-Hel. The medicine contains the following active ingredients: sepia officinalis, sanguinaria canadensis, lachesis mutus, strychnosis ignatia, sulfur, simarouba cedron, stannum metallicum. It is recommended to drink one tablet three times a day (before meals or one hour after meals). Do not swallow, but keep in the mouth until the dragee melts. Do not take if you are intolerant to the components. May cause an allergy.
2. Remens. Available in drops and tablets. The medicine contains the following active ingredients: Sanguinaria canadensis, Cimicifuga racemosa, cuttlefish gland secretion, pilocarpus, surucuca (snake) venom. Take one tablet (or ten drops) three times a day. Take until the condition stabilizes. Do not use if you are intolerant to the ingredients. May cause allergies.
3. Klimaxan. Available in granules and tablets. The medicine contains the following active ingredients: black cohosh, apis mellifica, lachesis mutus, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose. Drink twice a day, preferably after sleep and before sleep, one tablet (five granules). The course usually lasts up to two months. It is forbidden to drink if you are intolerant to the components. May cause allergies.