Hot Flushes Pattern

“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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  • Hot Flashes/Flushes Pattern

Hot Flushes

What are hot flushes?

Hot Flushes PatternIn Symptoms of Menopause: Hot Flushes and Night Sweats the (Australian) Jean Hailes for Women’s Health (JH) explain:

“About 80% of women experience hot flushes and night sweats during menopause. They generally start in your chest area and spread to your upper chest, neck and face. They can also spread over your whole body.

The flushes may feel like a burning, overheating sensation. You may also have reddening of the skin and different degrees of sweating. When a flush happens at night, it’s called a night sweat”.2

Different Differences

Are hot flushes one-size-fits-all?

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

“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”.3

Look for A Pattern

How can women Look for A Pattern with their hot flushes?

Hot Flushes PatternIn Hot Flashes: What Can Trigger A Hot Flash the (United States) Cleveland Clinic elaborate on:

“A trigger is something that can set off a hot flash. Common triggers of hot flashes can include:

  • Hot weather or warm environments
  • Being overheated, especially during exercise or when wearing heavy clothing
  • Drinking caffeinated or alcoholic beverages
  • Eating spicy foods
  • Feeling stressed
  • Drinking hot beverages like coffee, tea or hot chocolate
  • Taking hot showers or baths
  • Smoking cigarettes

Avoiding things that trigger your hot flashes can be a great way to help manage how often you get hot flashes”.4

In Managing Your Symptoms: Managing Hot Flushes and Night Sweats – Avoid Your Triggers the JH explain:

“Try to avoid things that trigger your hot flushes or make them worse.

For example:

  • Spicy foods
  • Hot drinks
  • Alcohol
  • Caffeine
  • Smoking”.5

Alcohol

Can alcohol be a hot flush trigger?

In Mayo Clinic Minute: Why Alcohol and Menopause Can Be A Dangerous Mix a (United States) Mayo Clinic doctor explains:

“A lot of women have different triggers and for some alcohol may trigger their symptoms. They may naturally avoid alcohol, because they noticed that their hot flashes and night sweats get worse”.6

Health Care Provider

What if I would like help to look for a pattern with my hot flushes?

If you would like help to look for a pattern with your hot flushes, it may be in your best interest to choose to talk to your health care provider about this. Together you can identify any patterns, discuss your options and if required, agree on who may be the most appropriate health care provider to help you.

In Hot Flashes: Symptoms and Causes – When To See A Doctor the (United States) Mayo Clinic explain:

“If hot flashes affect your daily activities or nighttime sleep, consider seeing your doctor to discuss treatment options”.7

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  1. Symptoms of Menopause: Hot Flushes and Night Sweats. Last Updated: 02 December 2024 | Last Reviewed: 19 August 2022. Jean Hailes for Women’s Health https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/health-a-z/menopause/menopause-symptoms#hot-flushes-and-night-sweats Accessed: 04 January 2025
  2. Symptoms of Menopause: Hot Flushes and Night Sweats. Last Updated: 02 December 2024 | Last Reviewed: 19 August 2022. Jean Hailes for Women’s Health https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/health-a-z/menopause/menopause-symptoms#hot-flushes-and-night-sweats Accessed: 04 January 2025
  3. Symptoms of Menopause: Hot Flushes and Night Sweats. Last Updated: 02 December 2024 | Last Reviewed: 19 August 2022. Jean Hailes for Women’s Health https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/health-a-z/menopause/menopause-symptoms#hot-flushes-and-night-sweats Accessed: 04 January 2025
  4. Hot Flashes: What Can Trigger A Hot Flash? Last Reviewed: 21 October 2024. Cleveland Clinic https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/15223-menopause-non-hormonal-treatment–relief-for-hot-flashes Accessed: 04 January 2025
  5. Managing Your Symptoms: Managing Hot Flushes and Night Sweats – Avoid Your Triggers. Last Updated: 31 October 2024 | Last Reviewed: 19 August 2022. Jean Hailes for Women’s Health https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/health-a-z/menopause/managing-your-symptoms#managing-hot-flushes-and-night-sweats Assessed: 04 January 2025
  6. Mayo Clinic Minute: Why Alcohol and Menopause Can Be A Dangerous Mix. 05 May 2023. Mayo Clinic https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/mayo-clinic-minute-why-alcohol-and-menopause-can-be-a-dangerous-mix/ Assessed: 04 January 2025
  7. Hot Flashes: Symptoms and Causes – When To See A Doctor. 20 December 2023. Mayo Clinic https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/hot-flashes/symptoms-causes/syc-20352790 Assessed: 04 January 2025
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