Menopause hot flashes are probably the most commonly known symptoms of menopause. During the process, the body produces less progesterone and less estrogen. As a result of this, the body gets mixed signals about its temperature and hot flashes result in overcompensation as the brain becomes confused. The blood vessels swell and hot flashes are the result.

There is a variety of symptoms that women experience as a result of menopause hot flashes. As the hormones change, headaches and feelings of weakness are common. Women also experience dizziness, sweating and general exhaustion.

Some women “flush” when they experience hot flashes. Flush is described as a reddish tone of the skin, which occurs because of the blood flow. Along with flushing, women also experience an increased heart rate and blood flow near the skin level. This results in the body’s temperature rising and falling by a number of degrees, causing very sudden and often frightening changes in the body’s core temperature. This is the body’s way of correcting its own imbalance and a “chill” is often felt after a hot flash because of the rapid change in temperature.

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