Cold-water swimming eases menopause and menstrual symptoms, study finds

Cold comfort pharm: Cold water ‘may provide an alternative solution for women struggling with the menopause’. Photograph: Cavan Images/Alamy

Swimming in cold water can significantly reduce symptoms of the menopause such as mood swings and hot flushes, a study has found.

Spending time immersed in cold water appears to confer a range of physical and mental health benefits for menopausal women, with some likening it to “healing”, the researchers said.