Menopausal women experiencing hot flashes may find relief from “visiting” a snowy landscape via a virtual reality headset, according to a speaker at the Annual Meeting of The Menopause Society.
Although there is little empirical evidence demonstrating that virtual reality (VR) therapies can manage menopause symptoms, VR has been shown to be effective in administering cognitive behavioral therapy for various health conditions. Researchers at the Mayo Clinic and Cedars-Sinai Los Angeles are currently designing a VR experience that combines cognitive behavioral therapy with an