The — Hot Flashes

It starts in the chest, neck, or face—a sudden, intense rush of heat that transforms you into a human furnace. Your skin flushes, your heart may pound, and you are instantly drenched in sweat.

Before exploring medication, many find relief through behavioral changes: The Hot Flashes

Some feel an uneasy sensation immediately before the heat starts. It starts in the chest, neck, or face—a

When estrogen drops, a group of neurons in the brain (KNDy neurons) become more active, triggering a chain reaction that initiates a flash, often accompanied by palpitations or anxiety. It starts in the chest

Sudden warmth radiating through the upper body, skin turning blotchy, rapid heartbeat, and sweating.

Welcome to the (or "power surge," as many prefer).

Hot flashes are primarily caused by fluctuating, dropping estrogen levels during perimenopause and menopause.