Lower estrogen tricks your hypothalamus—the body’s "heat manager"—into believing you are overheating, even when you aren't.
Welcome to the (or "power surge," as many prefer). The Hot Flashes
Before exploring medication, many find relief through behavioral changes: or face—a sudden
Hot Flashes: How to Get Relief Before, During, and After Menopause your heart may pound
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.