Hot flashes are a condition that occur in women during periods of hormonal flux. They can be effectively treated by making changes in the diet, taking vitamin supplements and trying to physically cool the body during a flash.
Who
Hot flashes commonly occur in women who are pregnant or who are entering menopause. According to Intellihealth, approximately 85 percent of women suffer from hot flashes at some point in their life.
Frequency
According to Prevention Magazine, hot flashes are not considered a serious medical condition and seldom require the attention of a medical profession. The frequency, length and intensity of hot flashes vary from person to person and in an individual can vary from day to day. Many people report having them as frequently as every 10 to 15 minutes.
Cause
Though the exact cause of hot flashes is unknown, doctors believe it is directly related to a reduced amount of estrogen in the body. This occurs during menopause as the body stops making estrogen and just after giving birth when the body's hormones are stabilizing.
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