The Hot Flashes [UPDATED]

If you are one of the who experience this during the menopause transition, know that you are not alone, and it’s not just in your head. Here is a solid breakdown of what is happening and how to manage it. Why Do They Happen?

Title: The Internal Summer: Understanding and Taming Hot Flashes The Hot Flashes

Welcome to the (or "power surge," as many prefer). If you are one of the who experience

Hot flashes are primarily caused by fluctuating, dropping estrogen levels during perimenopause and menopause. know that you are not alone

It starts in the chest, neck, or face—a sudden, intense rush of heat that transforms you into a human furnace. Your skin flushes, your heart may pound, and you are instantly drenched in sweat.

Before exploring medication, many find relief through behavioral changes: