What are
Menopausal Hol Flashes?
During menopause and perimenopause, estrogen levels decrease, which can make the hypothalamus, or body's thermostat, more sensitive to temperature changes. When the hypothalamus thinks the body is too warm, it triggers a chain of events that causes a hot flash to cool the body down. Other hormonal changes, like those caused by hyperthyroidism, can also lead to hot flashes.
What Does a
Hot Flash Feel Like?
A hot flash is a sensation of intense heat that is mostly concentrated on the face, neck, and chest, causing the skin to appear flushed. It can also cause excessive sweating, heart palpitations, and chills from loss of body heat once the episode has passed. The experience, duration, and intensity of hot flashes vary from woman to woman,