Managing Depression During the Menopausal Transition

Pearson, Quinn M.

doi:10.1002/j.2161-0029.2010.tb00073.x

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“…These episodes have the ability to severely impact an individual's quality of life and are often accompanied by feelings of fatigue (O'Bryant, Palav, & McCaffrey, 2003), dysphoria, depression (Pearson, 2010), anxiety (Baker, Simpson, & Dawson, 1997), decreased libido (Sterns et al, 2002), and a loss of control (Hunter & Liao, 1995). Certain factors, such as sleep hygiene, genetics, body mass index, diet, weather, and stress level, have all been found to influence the number and intensity of hot flashes experienced (Moe, 2004).…”

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A Pilot Investigation of Guided Self-Hypnosis in the Treatment of Hot Flashes Among Postmenopausal Women

Elkins

Johnson

Fisher

et al. 2013

International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis

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Previous research has demonstrated that a hypnotic intervention can reduce hot flashes, a significant problem for some women. Based on the authors' previous research, the present study was developed to evaluate the feasibility of a guided self-hypnosis intervention for hot flashes. Thirteen postmenopausal women received 5 sessions of guided self-hypnosis in which all hypnotic inductions were recordings. Guidance regarding symptom monitoring, individualization of mental imagery, and practice of self-hypnosis were provided. Hot flashes were determined through diaries. Results indicated average frequency of hot flashes decreased by 72% (p < .001) and hot-flash scores decreased by 76% (p < .001) on average. Guided self-hypnosis reduced perceived hot flashes in the pilot study with postmenopausal women supporting the possible feasibility and potential benefit of the intervention.

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