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Hot Flashes & Night Sweats
What real women tried for hot flashes (hot flushes) and night sweats — and how it went.
Experiences Shared
122
Women who logged approaches for hot flashes & night sweats
Approaches Logged
45
Distinct approaches women reported trying
Most Reported
Estradiol Gel
Most frequently logged approach for this goal
What women are saying about hot flashes & night sweats
Only been less than a week taking HRT - oral and spray my hot flushes have calmed down and gone from what felt like constantly throughout the day to just a few, also in the night only waking up once being hot rather than what felt like every hour, feeling better already
”— CopperHazel, 50-54
Combined HRT · Hot Flashes & Night Sweats
My pharmacist suggested Clonidine for my embarrassing flushing episodes. It took about 2 weeks to notice anything, but by week 8 I was sleeping through the night. Worth persevering through the first few weeks.
”— mindful_marigold40, 47-49
Clonidine · Hot Flashes & Night Sweats
After reading about other women's experiences with Clonidine, I decided to try it for my frequent hot flashes throughout the day. I noticed a subtle improvement within the first month. the improvement was really noticeable by 10 weeks. I'd recommend discussing it with your GP.
”— WildWisteria, 45-49
Clonidine · Hot Flashes & Night Sweats
Hot flashes (also called hot flushes in the UK) and night sweats are among the most recognised symptoms of perimenopause and menopause, though they vary enormously in frequency, severity, and duration. Women on Narrated share what they tried to manage vasomotor symptoms and what they observed.
Experience logs describe hot flashes ranging from mild warmth to intense episodes with flushing, sweating, and heart palpitations. Night sweats that disrupt sleep are frequently logged alongside daytime hot flashes. Some women report episodes lasting months; others describe years of recurrence.
Women have logged experiences with oestrogen-based HRT (patches, gel, tablets), black cohosh, evening primrose oil, sage supplements, soy isoflavones, and lifestyle approaches including layered clothing strategies, cooling products, reduced alcohol intake, and regular exercise. Some logs cover prescription alternatives to HRT.
Each log includes dosing details, duration, outcome scores at 4, 8, and 12 weeks, side effects with severity, and whether the woman would continue. This is self-reported data from women managing hot flashes — it is not clinical research or medical advice.
What Women Tried
Types of approaches logged for hot flashes & night sweats. Many logs include multiple approaches.
Established approaches for hot flashes & night sweats
Clinical guidelines reference several approaches for this goal:
- 1.HRT — the most effective treatment for hot flashes and night sweats
- 2.CBT and clinical hypnosis (evidence-based non-hormonal options)
- 3.Lifestyle modifications — layered clothing, cool environments, avoiding triggers
Below are community-reported experiences with approaches for this same goal.
NICE — Menopause: diagnosis and managementMost Reported Approaches
Ranked by number of community reports. Frequency does not imply effectiveness.
| Approach | Reports |
|---|---|
| Estradiol Gel | 7 |
| Clonidine | 6 |
| Venlafaxine | 6 |
| Utrogestan | 6 |
| Fezolinetant | 5 |
| Sage | 5 |
| Magnesium Glycinate | 4 |
| Soy Isoflavones | 4 |
| Fezolinetant (Veoza) | 4 |
| Black Cohosh | 4 |
Ranked by number of community reports. Visit each approach page for detailed outcome data.
Community Experiences(100)
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Tried
Only been less than a week taking HRT - oral and spray my hot flushes have calmed down and gone from what felt like constantly throughout the day to just a few, also in the night only waking up once being hot rather than what felt like every hour, feeling better already
For
Hot Flashes & Night Sweats
Noticed
Outcome 5/10 at 4 wk
Would continue yes
About
Age range 50-54
1 weeks logged
Tried
My pharmacist suggested Clonidine for my embarrassing flushing episodes. It took about 2 weeks to notice anything, but by week 8 I was sleeping through the night. Worth persevering through the first few weeks.
For
Hot Flashes & Night Sweats
Noticed
Outcome 7/10 at 12 wk
Would continue yes
1 side effect noted
About
Age range 47-49
16 weeks logged
Tried
After reading about other women's experiences with Clonidine, I decided to try it for my frequent hot flashes throughout the day. I noticed a subtle improvement within the first month. the improvement was really noticeable by 10 weeks. I'd recommend discussing it with your GP.
For
Hot Flashes & Night Sweats
Noticed
Outcome 8/10 at 12 wk
Would continue yes
About
Age range 45-49
8 weeks logged
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Share yoursTried
Clonidine helped somewhat with my vasomotor symptoms — sleep got better, though my mood was still up and down. Still deciding whether to continue.
For
Hot Flashes & Night Sweats
Noticed
Outcome 3/10 at 12 wk
Would continue maybe
2 side effects noted
About
Age range 45-49
8 weeks logged
Tried
I started Clonidine after dealing with unpredictable flushing for months. By week 4 I noticed I felt a bit more like myself. At 12 weeks, my energy levels were back to normal. Very happy with the results so far.
For
Hot Flashes & Night Sweats
Noticed
Outcome 7/10 at 8 wk
Would continue yes
About
Age range 40-44
8 weeks logged
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Log My ExperienceData last updated: April 4, 2026