Hot Flushes Differences

“Everyone experiences hot flushes differently.
For example, you might have mild, quick hot flushes every
now and then, or you might have more than 20 a day”.1

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Depending on the Source (DotS) this Umbrella may include:

  • Hot Flashes/Flushes Cultural Differences
  • Hot Flashes/Flushes Differences
  • Hot Flashes/Flushes Individual Differences

Hot Flushes

What are hot flushes or hot flashes?

DotS the definition of hot flushes may vary. In Symptoms of Menopause: Hot Flushes and Night Sweats the (Australian) Jean Hailes for Women’s Health’s (JH) definition is:

“They generally start in your chest area and spread to your upper chest, neck and face. They can also spread over your whole body”.2

In What Are the Signs and Symptoms of Menopause? Hot Flashes the (United States) National Institute on Aging’s (NIA) definition is:

“A hot flash is a sudden feeling of heat, most often in the upper body and face. Your face and neck may become flushed. Red blotches may appear on your chest, back, and arms. Heavy sweating and cold shivering can follow”.3

Night Sweats

What are night sweats?

DotS the definition of night sweats may vary. The JH definition is:

“When a flush happens at night, it’s called a night sweat”.4

Hot Flushes FifferencesCommon or Not

How common are hot flushes and night sweats?

In Symptoms of Menopause: Hot Flushes and Night Sweats the JH note:

“About 80% of women experience hot flushes and night sweats during menopause”.5

Individual Differences

What are some hot flushes individual differences?

The JH explain:

“Everyone experiences hot flushes differently. For example, you might have mild, quick hot flushes every now and then, or you might have more than 20 a day”.6

Duration

How long do most hot flushes last?

In What Are the Signs and Symptoms of Menopause? Hot Flashes the NIA note:

Most hot flashes last between 30 seconds and 10 minutes. They can happen several times an hour, a few times a day, or just once or twice a week”.7

In Hot Flashes: Hot Flashes and Night Sweats the (United States) Menopause Society (formerly the North American Menopause Society) explain:

Hot Flushes Differences“Each hot flash episode typically lasts between 1 and 5 minutes and may be accompanied by sweating, chills, and anxiety. Some women can feel a rapid heartbeat at the same time”.8

Different Patterns

What are some hot flushes different patterns?

In Hot Flashes: What Can I Do? the NIA note:

“Research has shown that there can be different patterns of when women first experience hot flashes and for how long, and that African American and Hispanic women have hot flashes for more years than white and Asian women”.9

Cultural Differences

What are some hot flushes cultural differences?

In Hot Flashes – Symptoms & Causes: Risk Factors the (United States) Mayo Clinic note:

  • “Race. More Black people report having hot flashes during menopause than do people of other races. Asian people report hot flashes the least often”.10

Stop

When do hot flushes stop?

According to the Menopause Society:

“They are quite common during menopause, occurring in up to 80% of women and lasting a mean of 7 to 10 years”.11

Health Care Provider

What if I need help with my hot flushes?

In Hot Flashes: When To Call the Doctor – When Should I See My Healthcare Provider About Hot Flashes? the (United States) Cleveland Clinic explain:

“Contact your healthcare provider if hot flashes are interfering with your life. They can discuss treatment options with you to help reduce your symptoms”.12

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