From night sweats to dealing with stuffy trains, Dr Naomi Potter offers some advice on how to stay cool in the heatwave as temperatures in the UK continue to soar
Dr Naomi Potter, founder of Menopause Care and co-author of bestselling book, Menopausing, with Davina McCall, points out that eight in 10 people who go through menopause experience symptoms like hot flushes – a sudden surge of heat, often accompanied by redness and sweating.
“If you’re already hot and sweaty, then having a night sweat or hot flush can just make everything worse and uncomfortable.”Travelling “Public transport can be awful at the best of times in the heat, especially when travelling on tubes, trains and buses where you’re cramped in, so if you experience a hot flush while travelling, it can be extremely unpleasant,” Naomi says. “Try carrying water and a small fan, to give some comfort in these moments, if just for a short relief.
“During the summer, you’re more likely to be dehydrated, and alcohol, coffee and fizzy drinks worsen dehydration,” she explains. “So it’s worth bearing that in mind and staying hydrated with water.” Dress light It goes without saying that clothing also affects temperature – so if hot flushes are bothering you, tweaking your wardrobe could certainly help.
“If somebody is having symptoms, then it is definitely worth seeing their GP because there’s lots that can be done,” says Naomi. “And if you have a menopause-friendly workplace, it is definitely worth talking to [managers] because with recently headlines, many workplaces are much more supportive of the menopause.
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