When estrogen drops, a group of neurons in the brain (KNDy neurons) become more active, triggering a chain reaction that initiates a flash, often accompanied by palpitations or anxiety.
These are hot flashes that occur while sleeping, which can significantly disrupt rest. Simple Ways to Find Relief (Lifestyle Adjustments)
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. The Hot Flashes
Sudden warmth radiating through the upper body, skin turning blotchy, rapid heartbeat, and sweating.
Hot flashes are primarily caused by fluctuating, dropping estrogen levels during perimenopause and menopause. When estrogen drops, a group of neurons in
Lower estrogen tricks your hypothalamus—the body’s "heat manager"—into believing you are overheating, even when you aren't.
Hot Flashes: How to Get Relief Before, During, and After Menopause Your skin flushes, your heart may pound, and
Title: The Internal Summer: Understanding and Taming Hot Flashes