A new Mayo Clinic study, published by the journal Menopause, found an association between caffeine intake and more bothersome hot flushes and night sweats in postmenopausal women.
The study also showed an association between caffeine intake and fewer problems with mood, memory and concentration in perimenopausal women, possibly because caffeine is known to enhance arousal, mood and attention.
The findings of this largest study to date on caffeine and menopausal symptoms are published on the Menopause website and will also be printed in a future issue of the journal.
