A pilot study into the influence of the Finnish peat sauna on the climacteric symptoms of women

摘要

In this pilot study it was found that a series of peat sauna sessions can result a significant decrease in undesired climacteric symptoms related to menopause,such as hot flushes,sweating,heart discomfort,sleep problems and irritability.Moreover,a general decrease of symptoms relating to performance,sexual problems and joint and muscular discomfort was observed.Therefore,the peat sauna is an effective variant of self-treating methods of menopausal symptoms.