Hot Flashes As The Most Common Sign Of Menopause

Hot flashes are one of the symptoms women will feel later on in their life with the onset of menopause.

When the estrogen in the body changes it causes the hypothalamus, which regulates the temperature of the body, to think the body is overheating. The hypothalamus then reacts falsely to the estrogen change. This reaction can cause blushing in the face and neck, sweating, and increased heart rate.

Generally, the longer these symptoms are experienced, the more sever they become over time. However, the severity of the episodes can vary for different people.

It is important to be prepared for when these symptoms suddenly occur. Dressing accordingly with a tank top and a jacket can prove helpful. When you feel your body heat rise, take the jacket off to cool yourself. Also, keep a fan nearby you whenever possible.

Sometimes something as simple as sticking your head in your freezer for a minute will help cool you down faster. If you have your clothes worn as layers, you will most likely need your jacket or outer layer after the hot flash as you may experience a cold chill post-hot flash.

If you are not experiencing menopause you may notice that you still get hot flashes. While most episodes of hot flashes are caused by menopause it is also possible for men to get them as a drop in one's testimony levels causes it.

Some other reasons you may get hot flashes include but are not limited to alcohol, medications, caffeine, or spicy foods. In rare cases, hot flashes can be a symptom of cancer or other infections.

While there maybe other reasons for hot flashes menopause is the leading cause as 85% of hot flashes in women are caused by menopause.

by: Whitney Klein

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