Hot flushes and running warm
It starts as warm nights, then becomes a flush that arrives without warning, day or night. The thermostat that held for decades has narrowed.
Falling estrogen narrows the range of temperature the body tolerates before it acts. A small rise that once passed unnoticed now triggers the full response: the heat, the flush, the sudden need for air.
The basics help more than most expect. Alcohol and caffeine widen the swings. So does a bedroom kept too warm. Steady blood sugar and steady sleep both narrow them again.
This is a stage with a lot that helps, and a women's health practitioner who takes the transition seriously is worth finding. Bring your notes.
- Fewer swings from alcohol and caffeine
- A cooler bedroom
- Steady blood sugar
- A practitioner who takes it seriously
Educational only, and not a diagnosis. Always speak to your healthcare provider about your symptoms.