Hot flashes
Hot flashes are common. Living around them doesn't have to be.
Understand what's happening, which treatments may help, and how a menopause specialist can build a plan around your health.
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What you may notice
A hot flash is more than feeling warm.
The experience varies, but these are commonly reported features.
Sudden warmth
Heat often begins in the face, neck, or chest and may spread through the upper body.
Sweating or chills
Your body may sweat as it tries to cool down. Some women feel chilled afterward.
A brief but real interruption
Episodes commonly last about 1–5 minutes and can occur during the day or at night.
Experiences vary. New, severe, or unexplained symptoms should be evaluated by a qualified healthcare professional.
Why it happens
Changing hormones can affect how your body regulates temperature.
During perimenopause and menopause, shifts in hormone levels can make the systems involved in temperature regulation more sensitive.
What that can mean
A relatively small change may trigger warmth, flushing, or sweating as the body tries to release heat.
What still varies
Frequency, intensity, timing, and duration differ from person to person. Your experience and health history matter.
Treatment options
Treatment is not one-size-fits-all.
The right approach depends on your symptoms, health history, risks, preferences, and goals.
Hormone therapy
Systemic estrogen, with progestogen when medically appropriate.
The most effective treatment for bothersome hot flashes, but it is not appropriate for everyone.
Nonhormonal prescriptions
FDA-approved and other evidence-supported prescription options.
A clinician can review benefits, risks, interactions, and monitoring needs.
Practical support
Cooling strategies, removable layers, and noticing personal triggers.
These measures may help, especially alongside appropriate medical care.
Clinical references: ACOG · The Menopause Society
Discuss my optionsMyMenopauseRx patient outcomes
reported improvement in hot flashes and sweating.
How this was measured
Improvement among patients who initially rated these symptoms as severe. Based on validated questionnaire data from 1,500+ MyMenopauseRx patients.
Results describe surveyed patient outcomes and do not guarantee an individual result.
Clinical leadership
Barbra Hanna, DO, FACOG, MSCP
Founder · Board-certified OB/GYN · Menopause Society Certified Practitioner
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