They include drinking more water, dressing in easily removable layers and carrying a small fan, said Dr. Jennifer Wu, who practices at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City.
Non-hormonal treatments such as antidepressants may also help, Wu added.
Wu, who was not involved in the study, said all women going through menopause should see their doctor to make sure any heart-related risk factors are in check, whether or not they experience migraines or severe hot flashes.
“Women with a known family history of heart disease, in particular, should be more aggressive in managing heart-related risk factors, such as high cholesterol,” she advised.
More information
The North American Menopause Society offers more about keeping your heart healthy at menopause.
