Hot flashes are most commonly caused by hormone changes related to menopause, Thurston explains. Specifically, the rapid ...

This article was medically reviewed by Carolyn Swenson, MD, an assistant professor of obstetrics and gynecology and member of the Prevention Medical Review Board, on July 3, 2019. You’re doing your ...

As one of the most common symptoms of menopause, hot flashes might also be the most disruptive. From waking up drenched to sweating through clothes by 10 a.m., they’re challenging enough on their own.

Hot flashes can persist after menopause because low estrogen affects how the brain regulates body temperature. Doctors may recommend hormone therapy or other nonhormonal treatments. A hot flash is a ...

Hot flashes are one of the most common perimenopause symptoms. Treating them may be the key to optimizing brain and heart health. Welcome to the Perimenopause Playbook—your guide to navigating the ...

Hot flashes are one of the most common symptoms of menopause. We asked Alana Biggers, MD, MPH, for her professional advice on remedial tips and more. Read what she has to say. Millions of people enter ...

You are getting very… chilly. One study suggests a surprising new method for treating one of the most uncomfortable signs of menopause — one that affects 85% of women. And its one that doesn’t involve ...

Recent studies are helping researchers better understand the power of the mind-body connection in treating hot flashes. Researchers at Baylor University have found that compared to cognitive ...