Hypnotherapy reduces menopausal hot flashes by 60% in clinical trial
Clinical trials have shown that hypnotherapy can reduce menopausal
Study finds audio hypnosis cuts menopause hot flashes by 60%
https://interestingengineering.com/health/hypnosis-lowers-menopause-hot-flashes
Self-Administered Hypnosis vs Sham Hypnosis for Hot Flashes: A Randomized Clinical Trial
https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2841242
Hypnotherapy significantly reduces hot flashes
A research team led by Professor Gary R. Elkins of Baylor University has shown that self-hypnosis autogenic training can reduce the frequency and intensity of hot flashes in menopausal women by more than 50%. Short, daily sessions of self-hypnosis for six weeks significantly alleviate unpleasant symptoms without medication, making this a safe treatment option for women who cannot use hormone replacement therapy or who want a more convenient, low-cost option.
Overview and results of clinical trials
The study, a multi-center randomized controlled trial , involved 250 postmenopausal women suffering from hot flashes. Approximately one-quarter of the participants had a history of breast cancer, a group that is often ineligible for hormone therapy. Over a six-week period, a self-administered hypnosis program was compared with a sham control group using white noise. The hypnosis group experienced a 53.4% reduction in hot flash frequency and intensity, a reduction that increased to 60.9% at three-month follow-up. Women with a history of breast cancer showed a 64% reduction after six weeks in the hypnosis group compared with a 40.9% reduction in the control group.
◆Low cost and widespread effect
By learning how to manage hot flashes at home using voice recordings and an app, patients can improve their symptoms at a lower cost than outpatient treatment. In a 12-week follow-up survey, not only were hot flashes reduced, but sleep quality, mood, and concentration also improved, with approximately 90% of participants reporting improved mood, significantly higher than the 64% in the control group.
Future outlook
Professor Elkins said, 'Hypnotherapy is the only behavioral therapy that has been shown to consistently and significantly reduce the frequency and severity of hot flashes in postmenopausal women and breast cancer survivors.' Further research is expected to shed light on the effects of self-hypnosis, such as improving sleep quality.
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