Hot flashes - Vitality Hormone Clinic

What are hot flashes?

Hot flashes, also known as hot flushes, are sudden feelings of warmth spreading through the body and face. They are a common symptom of perimenopause and menopause that affects up to 80% of women.

Hot flashes result from decreasing levels of the hormone estrogen as women approach menopause. Estrogen helps regulate body temperature, so declines in estrogen can lead to feeling overheated. Hot flashes often come on suddenly and can last from 30 seconds up to several minutes. They may be accompanied by sweating, flushing, chills, and heart palpitations.

Some key things to know about hot flashes:

• They affect perimenopausal and menopausal women. Perimenopause is the transition phase leading up to menopause when estrogen levels start to fluctuate.
• Triggers can make hot flashes worse, like stress, spicy foods, caffeine, and alcohol. Wearing tight and heavy clothing can also trigger hot flashes.
• They tend to happen during the day and at night. Night sweats are hot flashes happening at night during sleep.
• Treatment options include hormone therapy, certain medications, and natural remedies like dressing in layers and lowering the thermostat.

At Vitality Hormone Clinic, we specialize in helping women manage menopause symptoms like hot flashes through customized hormone therapy plans. Our compassionate doctors take the time to understand your symptoms and goals. We provide bioidentical hormones tailored to your unique needs to help you find relief from hot flashes and other menopause concerns.

Contact us today to schedule a consultation and take control of your menopause transition. We're here to listen and help you on your path to feeling like yourself again.