hot flashes
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Night Sweats in Menopause: Why They Happen and How to Stop Them
What Causes Night Sweats in Menopause? Night sweats in menopause happen because falling estrogen destabilises the hypothalamus, the part of the brain that controls body temperature. The hypothalamus normally keeps core temperature within a narrow band. When estrogen drops, the thermoregulatory zone narrows, so small increases in body heat trigger a cooling response meant for…
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Hot Flashes: Causes, Triggers and Treatments That Actually Work
If you are reading this, you have probably already discovered that “just a little warm” is not what a hot flash feels like. It is a wave of intense heat that erupts from your chest and spreads upward across your neck and face, often accompanied by sweating, a racing heart, and a sudden urge to…