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Cold flashes can occur due to changes in a person’s hormone levels or due to anxiety and panic.A part of the brain called the hypothalamus regulates a person’s internal body temperature. Cold flashes can occur when hormones affect the hypothalamus’s ability to function correctly. If a person goes through menopause, hormone therapy can help regulate the hormones and treat the vasomotor symptoms of menopause, such as hot and cold flashes. However, the use of hormones can increase the chance of developing some medical conditions and diseases, such as heart disease, stroke, and certain types of cancer. Some antidepressants can treat the vasomotor symptoms of menopause. They do not carry the same concerns as hormone therapy. Cold flashes typically occur due to hormonal fluctuations and anxiety. They can be unpleasant and disrupt a person’s daily life. If a person experiences cold flashes for the first time or the cold flashes impact their quality of life, they can consider speaking to a healthcare professional.(Credits:www.medicalnewstoday.com)

Some people with ovarian cancer may gain weight due to cancer treatments. Cancer treatments that may cause weight gain include hormone therapy or chemotherapy. Certain cancer drugs make the body retain an excessive amount of water, which may also be responsible for weight gain. People with ovarian cancer may also gain weight as a result of eating more and exercising less. Some people overeat because they feel anxious or stressed while others do so because they feel less nauseated from cancer treatments with a full stomach. Weight gain associated with ovarian cancer is not unique to just this type of cancer. Weight gain for similar reasons may also occur with other forms of the disease, such as breast cancer and prostate cancer. People with ovarian cancer can seek advice from a registered dietitian, who their cancer care team can recommend. Dietitians should be able to suggest a healthful food plan with limited high-calorie foods that they design for the individual’s needs. Members of a person’s cancer care team will also be able to make recommendations on what are appropriate levels of exercise.

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