Hot Flash Hour

During perimenopause and menopause, estrogen and progesterone levels drop, which disrupts the hypothalamus (your body’s thermostat.) This makes your body overreact to small temperature changes, triggering sudden heat, flushing, and sweating. Lower estrogen affects neurotransmitters like norepinephrine and serotonin, which also play role's in temperature regulation. Your blood vessels may dilate suddenly (vasodilation), causing that surge of heat and redness. Do not get me strarted on how spicy food, caffeine, stress, stuffy rooms and lack of sleep can make symptoms worse.

During a HOT FLASH you experience sudden intense sweating, especially on the chest, neck, and face. I haven't experienced a hot flash during the day but I've been experiencing them at night for years. They mysterious NIGHT SWEATS. My sleep is frequently disturbed by hot flashes that soak through my pj's and sheets. Usually I roll over to a dry spot on my queen size bed after I've awoke with chills. My quality of life has definelty been affected by the loss of estrogen and progesterone. Night sweats may be one of the first symptoms I notice during perimenopause.

There's no single "cure" for the most common perimenoPAUSAL symptom there is a combination of lifestyle, supplements, and medical options that can make a huge difference. I make sure my bedroom is well ventilated (getting an AC for summer was priceless,) bought cooling eucalyptus sheets that breath well and sleep nude. If you prefer cute pj's make sure the material is breathable and lose. My bladeless Dyson Tower fan is always on but, a portable fan and cooling gel pillows would work. I also a few drops of Peppermint EO on the bottoms of my feet is so soothing before bed.

Hormone Replacement Therapy has been the most noteble solution for hot flashes. Also certain antidepressants (like low-dose SSRIs) or Gabapentin can reduce hot flashes for women who can’t take HRT. The suppliments that knock the socks off of the HOT FLASH are black cohosh, evening primrose, Magnesium + Vit E, and adaptogens like Ashwaganda.

Hot flashes are know to by accompanied by other symptoms like heart palpitations—a sensation of your heart racing or pounding. Along with mild headaches or a feeling of lightheadedness, especially during more severe hot flashes. Skin flushing is normal in the face, neck, or upper chest turning red or blotchy. Anxious and irritable feelings can arise, due to the intensity and unpredictability of them. In rare cases, tingling in fingers or a feeling of weakness after a strong hot flash. These symptoms can vary from mild to severe, depending on your hormone levels. If these experiences sound farmiliar it may be a good time to speak with your gynecology doctor about hormone testing (HRT) and your overall menopausal care.

Hot flashes are one of the most common & frustrating symptoms of menopause, affecting up to 75% of women. Here’s a clear breakdown of why they happen, how to manage them, and what types of solutions can actually help.

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