hot-flash
Sudden body heat
A hot flash is a sudden feeling of intense heat spreading through the body, typically affecting the face, neck, and chest.
Hot flashes are most commonly associated with menopause, when hormonal changes cause the body's temperature regulation to go haywire.
They often come with flushing, sweating, and a rapid heartbeat, lasting anywhere from seconds to several minutes.
She carried a small fan everywhere because her hot flashes were unpredictable.
Bloodstream signaling molecules
- estrogenFemale reproductive hormone
- perimenopausePhase before fertility ends
- postmenopauseStage after menstruation ends
- flushingWashing by water surge
sweating · symptoms · HRT · vasomotor · palpitations · insomnia · women · middle-aged
hormones
Bloodstream signaling molecules
- estrogenFemale reproductive hormone
- perimenopausePhase before fertility ends
- postmenopauseStage after menstruation ends
flushing · sweating · symptoms · HRT · vasomotor · palpitations · insomnia · women · middle-aged · ovaries
surge
Sudden powerful increase
episode · spell · bout · flush · warmth · intensity · momentary · unpredictable · overwhelming · passing
hot-flashchill
Cold sensation or relaxation
chills · cold sweat · shiver · cold spell · goosebumps
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