Extreme Hot Flashes

Hot flashes are perhaps one of the most common symptoms of menopause, about 75% of US women report having hot flashes. A hot flash is simply a sudden surge in body temperature, the skin of the upper torso and the face can become bright red and you will sweat profusely. Sometimes women report their clothes becoming drenched in sweat due to hot flashes. The first time a woman experiences a hot flash can be frightening, some women report feeling like they may be having a heart attack or stroke, which can be very scary indeed. Read more »