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The Book				Night Sweats & Menopause B By Joseph Collins, RN, ND
Menopause Type^® Questionnaire				Protocols Based On Menopause Primary Concern
				Addressing the Special Needs of Night Sweats in Perimenopause, Menopause & Postmenopause Night sweats, which may or may not occur with hot flushes, are one of the symptoms associates with vasomotor instability in menopause. Other symptoms associates with vasomotor instability in menopause include anxiety, cold extremities, heart palpitations, mood changes, etc. These symptoms all occur when shifts in hormone levels affect the circulation in such a way that it no longer has the smooth and gentle tone that is required for optimal circulation. The decreased function of estrogen, progesterone or testosterone, or any combination of those hormones, has significant association with night sweats in women of menopause age. Frequently, this symptom has a strong connection with other vasomotor symptoms. Formulations may be chosen based on the associated symptoms, which often reveal which hormone function is suboptimal. A decreased function of one or more of these hormones is associated with vasomotor symptoms, and/or altered circulation and the subsequent night sweats. Other cause of night sweats include gastro-esophageal-reflux-disease, obstructive sleep apnea, hyperthyroidism and hypoglycemia. Since hypoglycemia and other forms of blood sugar imbalance increasingly occur in perimenopause, menopause & postmenopause women, blood sugar disorders should be considered when evaluating night sweats in women. Preserving optimal function of all hormones requires healthy lifestyle and dietary habits as discussed in the Integrative Management of Endocrine Dysfunction document. One or more of the following formulations may be used as indicated:
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Decreased Estrogen Function
Decreased function of estrogens may present as vasomotor instability symptoms, including night sweats. When there is vasomotor instability with other signs of decreased estrogen function, as noted, choose:
Estro-Mend^™ - When there is suboptimal estrogen function, the mechanism of action appears to be due to vasomotor instability. This formulation can restore normal function of estrogens sensitive tissues, and decrease vasomotor symptoms, which can affectively decrease night sweats. There may also be depression and or inflammation, which can be relieved by the high dose of black cohosh in this formulation. More Information on Estro-Mend^™.
Decreased Progesterone Function:
A low progesterone function, with altered vasodilatory affect, may predispose towards mild vasomotor instability, even to the point of inducing night sweats. When there is vasomotor instability with other signs of decreased progesterone function, as noted, choose:
		Progesto-Mend^™, Normal progesterone function restores normal blood flow to the skin and decreases the frequency and severity of vasomotor symptoms. Other progesterone symptoms which may exacerbate the night sweats may include anxiety, irritability & difficulty sleeping, which can be relieved by this formulation. More Information on Progesto-Mend^™
Decreased Testosterone Function:
When testosterone function is decreased, there is also a risk of vasomotor instability, as well as low decreased hemodynamics – such a low blood pressure. This altered hemodynamics may be associated with the vasomotor instability and the associated night sweats. When there is vasomotor instability with decreased hemodynamics or other signs of decreased testosterone function, as noted, choose:
		Testo-Gain^™, By supporting the ideal function of testosterone in the vascular bed, this formulation can result in decreased vasomotor symptoms and improved hemodynamics, thereby contributing to the reduction of night sweats. More Information on Testo-Gain^™
Blood Sugar Disorders:
When nights sweats are accompanied by other symptoms such as anxiety, or any other symptoms that worsen after a meal suggest that there is an unhealthy shift of blood sugar levels. Though blood sugar disorders (dysglycemias) can range from low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) to high blood sugar (hyperglycemia & diabetes), all forms of blood sugar disorder should be treated seriously. The drop in blood sugar after eating is often a predecessor to insulin resistance, which eventually results to diabetes.
		Glucobrium should be used if fatigue occurs after eating, especially if there are blood sugar disorders in family More information on Glucobrium
Also Review:
			Protocols based on Menopause Primary Concern
			Integrative Management of Endocrine Dysfunction
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