Hot flashes, also known as vasomotor symptoms (VMS), are sudden feelings of warmth spreading through the body, often most pronounced in the face, neck and chest. They are very common during perimenopause and menopause transitions.
Hot flashes result from decreased estrogen levels causing blood vessels near the skin's surface to dilate rapidly. This allows more blood to flow to radiate heat. They typically last from 30 seconds to 10 minutes. You may sweat excessively and feel chilled afterwards.
You may experience:
Lifestyle changes may help prevent or minimize hot flashes:
If lifestyle changes don't relieve your symptoms, talk to your doctor. They may suggest trying professional compounded bioidentical hormone therapy from New Beginnings HRT Clinic. This personalized approach replaces depleted hormones like progesterone and estrogen to normal levels. Many women find it balances hormonal fluctuations and eases unpleasant menopause symptoms like hot flashes.
Consult your doctor if:
I hope this overview on hot flashes was helpful! Let me know if you have any other questions. Wishing you happy hormones and health!