Hot Flashes
Hot flashes are the most common symptoms associated with menopause. And if you've had one, the sudden wave of heat is unmistakable. Your face and neck can become red and flushed. You may experience an increased pulse rate and a sensation of rapid heart beating. This is often followed by heavy sweating and then the chills. Typically, hot flashes last between 30 seconds and 10 minutes and can be very mild or strong enough to disrupt your busy day.
The exact cause of hot flashes is unknown but they are thought to be a result of changes in the hypothalamus, the body's thermostat. If the hypothalamus incorrectly senses that the body is too hot, it sets off a chain of events that lead to a hot flash. Some women never experience hot flashes while others have them for many years.
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Night Sweats
Hot flashes that occur at night accompanied by heavy perspiration are called night sweats. They may be very mild or strong enough to wake you up. Night sweats can leave you feeling cold and clammy, with your bedclothes and sheets soaked in sweat.
Estrogen therapy is the most effective treatment for helping to control moderate to severe hot flashes and night sweats. Ask your doctor about estrogen therapy with Vivelle-Dot®.
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