+ Infographic text About 3 out of 4 women deal with hot flashes related to menopause. As your ovaries produce less estrogen, cells in your hypothalamus, the part of your brain that controls temperature, are thrown off balance.
+ Infographic text About 3 out of 4 women deal with hot flashes related to menopause.
As your ovaries produce less estrogen, cells in your hypothalamus, the part of your brain that controls temperature, are thrown off balance.
When your body tries to lower your temperature, blood vessels near your skin widen in an attempt to cool you down.
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+ Infographic text About 3 out of 4 women deal with hot flashes related to menopause. As your ovaries produce less estrogen, cells in your hypothalamus, the part of your brain that controls temperature, are thrown off balance. When your body tries to lower your temperature, blood vessels near your skin widen in an attempt to cool you down.
This causes flushing and sweating, also known as a hot flash. When hot flashes happen when you sleep, they are called night sweats.
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