One of the many symptoms women experience during menopause are menopause hot flashes. These occur because of the change in hormone levels, comprising what happens as the body goes through various physiological changes in the later stages of a woman’s life.

Menopause sufferers typically report hot flashes as being pretty much what the name infers: a feeling of heat combined with a rapid heartbeat and swelling. A typical hot flash can last anywhere from around two to thirty minutes, with the average woman. These may occur a few times a week or even a few times a day, depending on the severity of it and of the hormonal changes.

Younger women who are going through menstruation or are expected to go through it soon may also experience hot flashes or cold flashes. These episodes do not last as long as menopause hot flashes and are typically not as noticeable, although they can provide problems of their own. If hot flashes occur at times that are not associated with the menstrual cycle, they may actually be a symptom of another condition. Consult a doctor for more information should hot flashes occur during other times in the cycle.

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