What Are Hot Flashes?
Hot flashes are a common symptom of menopause and they can be quite disruptive. When they happen at night, they are called night sweats. Together we refer to them as vasomotor symptoms. Hot flashes have been described by many as a sudden onset of intense heat, and sweating and flushing. These vasomotor symptoms can last from 4-7 years on average. Some women never experience them, or have only mild symptoms.
Many women are great candidates for hormone therapy
Hot flashes are usually related to hormonal variations that affect your brain’s temperature regulation center, which can lead to your body’s reaction to changes in that internal temperature. Research now indicates that hormone replacement therapy is safe and effective for treating menopause-related symptoms of hot flashes. Many women are great candidates for hormone therapy and can talk to the risks as well as benefits with their physician.
There are other options available for women who are not good candidates for hormone replacement therapy.
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