How Hormones Affect Hot Flashes
A hot flash is a sudden feeling of heat, sometimes accompanied by sweating and flushed face. Hot flashes are the most frequent symptom of menopause and perimenopause and as many as 85% of women experience them during menopausal transition.
The exact mechanism that causes hot flashes isn’t fully understood yet but we do know that the underlying cause is hormonal imbalance, specifically low levels of estrogen and progesterone. Unbalanced levels of these two hormones cause the body’s thermoregulation (process that regulates your body’s temperature) to malfunction and give you the sensations of heat when in fact you are not hot. Estrogen and progesterone imbalance is the most common cause of hot flashes, but sometimes they may also be the result of a side effect to certain medications. In addition, hot flashes may be worsened by excess weight, sedentary lifestyle, unhealthy eating habits and more.
Since estrogen and progesterone imbalance is directly linked to hot flashes, the most effective solution for them is bio-identical hormone replacement therapy. Once your hormones are brought to an optimal level, your hot flashes will be eliminated. The first steps in treating your hot flashes should be a comprehensive blood test to determine your hormone levels and a conversation with a knowledgeable medical professional.
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