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It seems counter-intuitive to me. When I work out, I get really hot and sweaty. How could getting hot and sweaty help prevent me from getting hot and sweaty? Somehow, it works.

• CNN.com – Working out might tame hot flashes – Jun 9, 2006

Sadly, even the doctors don’t know WHY it works yet.

She Dr. Lila Nachtigall, a spokeswoman for the North American Menopause Society, said it is critical for women to get exercise at this time of life despite the lack of conclusive evidence that exercise relieves menopausal symptoms.

I think it’s great that exercise helps women with menopause. It’s something that we need anyway for heart health, so get out there and do it!