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Menopausal Hot Flashes
Is it normal to have hot flashes, then cold sweats, then hot flashed again while on my period?
(17 Aug 2009)
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Hot flashes, a natural phenomenon on how your body reacts to changes, leave you with a red face and sweaty and can take place any time. They generally happen as a result of menopause or approaching menopause but can also be caused due to other conditions that could be hormonal in nature. If you are able to bear with hot flashes, then you need not bother about their treatment.
When experiencing a hot flash, you would get the feeling in your head of sudden growth in pressure. There is a feeling of immense heat engulfing your face and the upper parts of your body. When the hot flash is subsiding, it leaves you with perspiration, a flushed read appearance on your face and neck. It also makes your skin blotchy.
The frequency of these flashes varies in individuals. You might experience a hot flash every week or even several flashes in a single day. Persistent sweating all through the night and even during the day and a warmer feeling than you usually feel is an indication that you are experiencing a hot flash. Your body temperature and its reactions are controlled by a thermostat, the hypothalamus. An effect on this thermostat and changes in its balance can lead to hot flashes. You might also experience sleep issues, which is a complication caused due to hot flashes. If your body temperature experiences a lot of fluctuations you will be prone to hot flashes. If you are prone to hot flashes, try and keep windows open or use an air conditioner to maintain a flow of air. If you can feel an approaching hot flash try sipping on a cold drink. You will need to avoid spicy hot food, alcohol, and caffeinated beverages. These tend to have the effects of a trigger for hot flashes. You can try slow deep breathing to help decrease the occurrence of hot flashes. Smoking also acts as a trigger for hot flashes.
Young women who are new to menstruation or are about to start with menstruation are also prone to hot flashes and not just older women who are at their menopausal stage. At these times, you can experience cold and hot flashes simultaneously. The timing of these flushes is before you get your periods or during the course of your menstrual cycle. If you experience hot or cold flushes at other times than the menstruation related times you might consider consulting a doctor as there are chances of this being a symptom of a malfunctioning of your pituitary glands.
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answered by G M on 17 Aug 2009, 6:18:36
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