Collection: Beat the Heat

To manage hot flashes/night sweats, consider hormone therapy or other medications. Try comfort measures to see if they help, like dressing in layers or using a fan to stay cool. Maintain a healthy weight and try working with a provider trained in mind-body practices like clinical hypnosis or cognitive behavioral therapy. 

Hot flashes are caused by dropping estrogen levels that affect the regulation of body temperature. This process involves blood vessel dilation, more blood flow to the skin, sweating, and a chill as the body cools. 

The duration of hot flashes after menopause can vary widely. Some people (a minority) may have hot flashes for the rest of their lives, while the majority will see significant improvement in the few years after the last period, when their hormone levels drop and stabilize. 

Yes, it's possible to have hot flashes after menopause. Hot flashes are a common symptom during perimenopause and menopause due to hormonal changes. While they do stop for many, some people may continue to have them for many years or sometimes lifelong. 

During menopause, a hot flash can feel like a sudden wave of heat in the body, especially in the upper chest and face. People may also experience sweating, red blotches on the skin, and anxious feelings. Chills can also occur as the body makes sweat and cools down.