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Flashes: The Hot

Hot flashes are primarily caused by fluctuating, dropping estrogen levels during perimenopause and menopause.

A chilly, cold, or clammy feeling often follows the flash as the body rapidly cools down. The Hot Flashes

Before exploring medication, many find relief through behavioral changes: Hot flashes are primarily caused by fluctuating, dropping

An abrupt widening of the blood vessels (vasodilation) to release heat, causing that intense warmth, blushing, and sweating. What Does a Hot Flash Feel Like? Duration: Usually lasts from 1 to 5 minutes. causing that intense warmth

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