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Paxil May Ease Hot Flashes
Two studies suggest that a low dose of the antidepressant medicine Paxil can lower the number and severity of hot flashes in some women.
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Specific Type of Counseling Can Help Ease Hot Flashes
Cognitive behavioral therapy may help ease treatment-related hot flashes.
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Soy Supplement Doesn’t Ease Hot Flashes or Prevent Bone Loss
Menopausal women who took isoflavone tablets every day for 2 years didn't get any relief from hot flashes; the isoflavone tablets also didn't prevent bone loss.
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Flaxseed Doesn’t Seem to Ease Hot Flashes
Research shows that flaxseed doesn't ease hot flashes.
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Lexapro May Ease Hot Flashes
Research suggests that Lexapro, an antidepressant medicine, can lower the number and severity of hot flashes in some menopausal women.
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Arimidex-Testosterone Combo May Ease Menopausal Symptoms
An experimental testosterone/Arimidex pellet implanted under the skin every 90 days may help ease menopausal symptoms in breast cancer survivors.
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Many Women Have Sexual Problems After Breast Cancer Treatment
An Australian study finds that most women diagnosed with breast cancer report some type of sex problem after treatment.
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Losing Weight Might Ease Hot Flashes
A very small study suggests hot flashes may be eased by participating in an intensive healthy lifestyle program.
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Antidepressant May Help Ease Hot Flashes
New research suggests that the antidepressant medicine Celexa (chemical name: citalopram) can lower the number and severity of hot flashes in post-menopausal women.
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Nerve Block Helps Ease Hot Flashes, Night Sweats
A very small study suggests that nerve blocking may ease hot flashes and night sweats in post-menopausal women being treated for hormone-receptor-positive breast cancer.
