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Menopause
Physiology of hot flashes discussed in women's health publication
September 15th, 2005
Hot flashes are well-known to most menopausal women and to many who are in perimenopause, the transition period preceding menopause. Hot flashes tend to come on suddenly and last from 1 to 5 minutes; they can range in severity from fleeting warmth to a feeling of being on fire. The August issue of Harvard Women's Health Watch explores why women experience this symptom differently and why some don't experience it at all. Although the physiology of hot flashes has been studied for more than 30 years, no one is completely sure why or how they occur. One possible explanation has to do with an individual's tolerance for temperature changes. One...
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2005-09-15)
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