Cooling Products for Vasomotor Symptoms

For all women and individuals assigned female at birth dealing with sweating through nice tops in air conditioning – we acknowledge you. To those tossing and turning at night, seeking relief in the freezer – we empathize with you. To anyone feeling like a toaster oven coil is residing in their body – we hear you.

Most women in perimenopause and menopause experience vasomotor symptoms (VMS) like hot flashes, flushing, and night sweats. Over 75% of women and individuals AFAB in North America will experience VMS associated with menopause.

If you’re curious about the science behind these fiery hot flashes, know that it’s not personal. Hot flashes are often attributed to hormonal changes affecting nerve cells in the brain’s hypothalamus, which regulates temperature and hormone production.

VMS intensity varies among individuals, and symptoms can persist for over a decade. Studies indicate VMS may last longer for women of color compared to white women.

Aside from the discomfort of sweating through your clothes, VMS can have adverse effects on health, increasing the risk of heart disease, diabetes, and other chronic conditions. Effective treatments such as hormone therapy, medication, and lifestyle changes can help manage symptoms.

For those seeking instant relief during the heat, consider some cool products like cooling clothing, jewelry with cooling properties, wearable neck fans, bed cooling systems, cooling sheets, and blankets. These products can provide comfort and relief during episodes of VMS.