Claudia Steiner
DemoPraxis Claudia Steiner
- Zurich · 3.4 km
- Languages: de
PsychotherapyPsychological counselling
Basic insurance (KVG)
- Price
- CHF 90–180
Menopause symptoms in Zurich
In and around Zurich, 3 therapists treat this complaint. During the menopause the body undergoes hormonal change, usually between 45 and 55. Hot flushes, sweating, sleep problems, mood swings and dryness of the mucous membranes are common. Symptoms vary in strength and often last several years.
- methods
- 4
- therapists nearby
- 3
Therascout does not diagnose. Have new, severe or persistent complaints checked by a doctor.
Hormone therapy is the most effective treatment for hot flushes. Discuss with your gynaecologist whether it suits you.
When to see a doctor
See a doctor if you notice:
- Bleeding more than 12 months after your last period
- Very heavy or very irregular bleeding
- Chest pain or pressure: call 144 at once
- Persistent low mood
In an emergency: 144
What you can do yourself
Dress lightly
Several thin layers, a cool bedroom.
Exercise and sleep well
Regular exercise strengthens bones, mood and sleep.
Avoid triggers
Spicy food, alcohol, caffeine and smoking can make hot flushes worse.
Which therapies are used for menopause symptoms?
Sorted by the state of research on menopausal hot flushes. The rating shows how well the effect is supported, not whether it will help you.
What do the dots mean?How to read the rating
- Established
- recommended in guidelines, well studied
- Partly supported
- effect shown in studies, with limitations
- Limited evidence
- few or weak studies
- Hardly studied
- used, but hardly or not studied
The rating covers the research, not the therapist.
- Partly supportedBasic ins. (referral)
Psychotherapy (CBT)
Reduces the burden of hot flushes and helps with mood and sleep. Guidelines name it as an option.
Source 1
- Limited evidenceSuppl. ins.
Hypnotherapy
In one trial, hypnotherapy clearly reduced hot flushes. Further studies are largely lacking.
Source 2
No therapists near you - Limited evidenceBasic or suppl. ins.
Acupuncture
No difference in hot flushes compared with sham acupuncture.
Source 3
No therapists near you - Limited evidenceBasic or suppl. ins.
Herbal medicine (phytotherapy)
There is insufficient evidence that black cohosh works.
Source 4
Therapists may offer several methods, so they can be counted more than once.
As of October 2026 · How we rate
Therapists in and around Zurich
Jasmin Wyss
DemoPraxis Jasmin Wyss
- 5.0(2)
- Zurich · 1.2 km
- Languages: de
Leech therapyNaturopathyHerbal medicine (phytotherapy)ASCA- Price
- CHF 60–140
Patrick Roth
DemoErnährungsberatung Roth
- 5.0(2)
- Winterthur · 20 km
- Languages: de · en
Nutrition counsellingPsychotherapyBasic insurance (KVG)- Price
- CHF 60–140
We show practices that list this complaint in their profile. How do we sort?
Costs and health insurance
- Psychotherapy (CBT)
- Basic insurance on a doctor's referral: 15 sessions, then another 15. Beyond 30 sessions the insurer must approve.
- Hypnotherapy
- Usually supplementary insurance, if the therapist is recognised.
- Acupuncture, Herbal medicine (phytotherapy)
- Basic insurance if a doctor with the relevant certificate treats you. Otherwise supplementary insurance, if the therapist is recognised.
- Your insurer
- Each profile shows which insurers recognise the therapist.
- Practice prices
- See prices in each practice profile.
Menopause symptoms in other cities
Sources
- NICE NG23: Menopause: identification and management
- Elkins et al., Menopause 2013: Clinical hypnosis in the treatment of postmenopausal hot flashes: a randomized controlled trial
- Dodin et al., Cochrane 2013: Acupuncture for menopausal hot flushes
- Leach & Moore, Cochrane 2012: Black cohosh (Cimicifuga spp.) for menopausal symptoms
- NHS: Menopause
Content as of October 2026. We review it every year.