Women’s Health
OVERVIEW
Menopause is a natural biological process, it’s diagnosed when menstrual cycles cease. This often occurs to women in their 40s or 50s. Menopause has multiple symptoms that can be monitored and controlled, such as:
- Irregular period
- Vaginal dryness
- Hot flashes
- Chills
- Night sweats
- Sleep problems
- Mood changes
- Weight gain and slowed metabolism
- Thinning hair and dry skin
- Loss of breast fullness
Hot Flashes and Night Sweats
Hot Flashes are one of the most common symptoms of menopause, It’s a condition where levels of estrogen drop and cause your hypothalamus (body thermometer) to become more sensitive to the slight changes in body temperature. When your body gets too hot, hot flashes will occur to cool you down.
RELATED INFORMATION
Symptoms
- Feeling of warmth spreading through your chest, neck, and face.
- A flushed appearance with red, blotchy skin.
- Rapid heartbeat.
- Perspiration, mostly on your upper body.
- A chilled feeling as the hot flash lets up.
- Feelings of anxiety
Causes
Not all women experience hot-flashes with menopause, but it’s highly unlikely that women will experience hot flashes from another thing that menopause.
Treatments & Support
• Oral medication
• Hormone medication