Menopause March 2013 PMID 23435026

Clinical hypnosis in the treatment of postmenopausal hot flashes: a randomized controlled trial.

Gary R Elkins, William I Fisher, Aimee K Johnson, Janet S Carpenter, Timothy Z Keith

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The overall tone indicates strong recognition of the study's significance, with posts emphasizing hypnotherapy's potential benefits and citing additional related research, such as reports on self-hypnosis and gut-focused hypnotherapy, demonstrating a balanced yet engaged interest in the topic.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the positive findings of the study, supporting hypnosis as an effective treatment for hot flashes.

InterestHigh interest

The topic clearly interests audiences, highlighted by mentions of related therapies and the significance of the research on menopause.

EngagementModerate engagement

Participants reference multiple studies and connect to broader therapies like CBT and hypnotherapy, showing moderate engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

Discussions suggest that awareness of hypnotherapy's effectiveness could influence treatment options, though the tone remains cautiously optimistic.

Abstract in brief

  • The study tested whether clinical hypnosis can help reduce hot flashes in postmenopausal women and found that those who received hypnosis experienced a significantly larger decrease in hot flash frequency and severity compared to controls.
  • The results showed a mean reduction of over 55 hot flashes per day with hypnosis versus about 13 with the control, and improvements in related issues like sleep quality and daily interference were also observed.
  • Overall, the findings suggest that clinical hypnosis is an effective and low-risk alternative treatment for managing vasomotor symptoms like hot flashes in postmenopausal women.]

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Mark R. Davis
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@healthcareandy Lots of robust evidence for gut focused hypnotherapy (see Mt Sinai study comparing to lowfodmaps & CBT - better than CBT and same as low fod maps). No idea about the app but in principle could work well - several RCTs on self hypnosis for hot flushes https://t.co/Y3tYPFCvCH

Apr 9, 2023 · 546 followers View post →
Mark R. Davis
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@EdwinaLL @clareslaney There are several RCTs on self-hypnosis for hot flushes. And it's valid to consider modern self-hypnosis as part of CBT. https://t.co/18PqVaY1Qv https://t.co/WezKUlnFHw And CBT for Insomnia helping: https://t.co/EY3PgWOWJ6 Self-hypnosis & CBT are both mind-body therapies.

Dec 11, 2023 · 546 followers View post →

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Mark R. Davis
@markrdavis · X

@EdwinaLL @clareslaney There are several RCTs on self-hypnosis for hot flushes. And it's valid to consider modern self-hypnosis as part of CBT. https://t.co/18PqVaY1Qv https://t.co/WezKUlnFHw And CBT for Insomnia helping: https://t.co/EY3PgWOWJ6 Self-hypnosis & CBT are both mind-body therapies.

Dec 11, 2023 · 546 followers View post →
Mark R. Davis
@markrdavis · X

@healthcareandy Lots of robust evidence for gut focused hypnotherapy (see Mt Sinai study comparing to lowfodmaps & CBT - better than CBT and same as low fod maps). No idea about the app but in principle could work well - several RCTs on self hypnosis for hot flushes https://t.co/Y3tYPFCvCH

Apr 9, 2023 · 546 followers View post →
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On #WorldMenopauseDay a study showing the effectiveness of hypnotherapy in helping with hot flushes. Just imagine yourself cooling.. #Menopause #hypnotherapy #wellbeing https://t.co/5dzxW5yCF0

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