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Clinical Hypnosis and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Hot Flashes: A Scoping Review
Vanessa Muñiz1, Victor Julian Padilla1, Cameron T Alldredge1
1Department of Psychology & Neuroscience, Baylor University, Waco, Texas, USA.
Women'S Health Reports (New Rochelle, N.Y.)
|January 30, 2025
Summary
Clinical hypnosis significantly reduces hot flash frequency and severity, outperforming cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). This review highlights hypnosis as a more effective treatment for managing menopausal symptoms compared to CBT.
Area of Science:
- Menopause Research
- Psychotherapy Efficacy
- Symptom Management
Background:
- Hot flashes are a common menopausal symptom impacting quality of life.
- Traditional treatments like hormone therapy carry risks.
- Psychotherapies such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and clinical hypnosis are recommended alternatives.
Purpose of the Study:
- To conduct a scoping review assessing the clinical significance and efficacy of CBT and clinical hypnosis for hot flash symptom reduction.
- To compare the effectiveness of these two psychotherapeutic interventions.
Main Methods:
- Searched PubMed, Web of Science, and PsycINFO databases (Dec 2023-Jan 2024).
- Included peer-reviewed primary studies in English focusing on CBT or clinical hypnosis for hot flashes in women aged 18+.
- Extracted data on study design, participants, interventions, outcomes, and findings.
Main Results:
- 23 studies were included from 1847 initially identified.
- CBT showed benefits for hot flash bother and daily interference.
- Clinical hypnosis demonstrated significant reductions in hot flash frequency and severity.
Conclusions:
- Clinical hypnosis significantly outperformed CBT in reducing hot flash frequency and severity.
- While both therapies address psychological distress, only clinical hypnosis effectively reduces core hot flash symptoms.
- Further research is needed to explore limitations and future directions for both CBT and clinical hypnosis in hot flash management.
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