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Self-Guided Hypnosis Cuts Hot Flashes by Over 53%

11/14/2025

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A Baylor University clinical trial found that daily self-guided hypnosis reduces hot flashes in postmenopausal women and offers a non-hormonal alternative to hormone replacement therapy.
The study enrolled 250 participants, including 25% with a history of breast cancer.
After six weeks, participants reported a 53.4% reduction in hot flash frequency and intensity, a 60.9% reduction on follow-up, and improvements in sleep and overall quality of life.

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Story summary

A Baylor University clinical trial found that daily self-guided hypnosis reduces hot flashes in postmenopausal women and offers a non-hormonal alternative to hormone replacement therapy.
The study enrolled 250 participants, including 25% with a history of breast cancer.
After six weeks, participants reported a 53.4% reduction in hot flash frequency and intensity, a 60.9% reduction on follow-up, and improvements in sleep and overall quality of life.