If you're a woman, there's a pretty good chance that hot flashes are something you may experience at some point in your life. Hot flashes are frequently a symptom of menopause and perimenopause. A feeling of warmth that spreads over the body and often begins in the head and neck regions. Hot flashes are a common symptom experienced by women prior to and during the early stages of the menopausal transition. However, not all women approaching menopause will develop hot flashes. … [Read more...]
Hot Flashes 101 ~ Hot Flashes and Menopause
March 2, 2011 by · 16 Comments
Photo credit: Gary Soup via Visual Hunt / CC BY Hot flashes and menopause -- it's almost impossible to think of one without the other. Hot flashes are the most common symptom of perimenopausal and menopausal women; according to some studies, affecting approximately 85% of these women. Most women have mild to moderate hot flashes, but about 10–15% of women experience such severe hot flashes that they seek medical attention. When you're having a hot flash, you may experience: a feeling … [Read more...]
