“Menopause-related hot flashes usually follow
a consistent pattern unique to each woman,
but the pattern differs greatly from woman to woman”.1
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What may the Hot Flushes Pattern Umbrella include?
Depending on the Source (DotS) this Umbrella may include:
- Hot Flashes/Flushes Pattern
Four Common Patterns
Are there four common hot flush patterns?
In Certain Characteristics Predispose Women To Different Hot Flush and Night Sweat Patterns the Australasian Menopause Society explain:
“Most women will get hot flushes or night sweats at some point in life. However, when these symptoms occur and how long they last can vary dramatically among women. New findings show that women fit into four distinct groups when it comes to getting hot flushes and night sweats, with potential ramifications for therapy and prevention of future health conditions, according to the research led by the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health”.2
Unique Pattern
Do hot flushes follow a consistent pattern, unique to each woman?
Yes. In Menopause FAQs: Hot Flashes – Q. What are hot flashes? What causes them to happen? the North American Menopause Society explain:
“A. …Menopause-related hot flashes usually follow a consistent pattern unique to each woman, but the pattern differs greatly from woman to woman”.3
Daily Pattern
Can hot flushes have a daily pattern?
In Who Gets Hot Flashes and When? the (United States) Breastcancer.org elaborate on:
“The most common time of onset is between six and eight in the morning, and between six to ten at night”.4
Look for A Pattern
How can women Look for A Pattern with their hot flushes?
In Hot Flashes: What Can Trigger A Hot Flash the (United States) Cleveland Clinic elaborate on:
- Hot weather
- Heat
- Smoking
- Caffeine
- Alcohol
- Spicy foods
- Tight clothing
- Stress”.5
Caffeine
Is there an association between caffeine and hot flushes?
In Caffeine and Menopause Symptoms: Is There A Link? the author elaborates on:
“Research studies on caffeine and menopause symptoms generally provide conflicting results. But, in one study, researchers established a link between caffeine use and bothersome vasomotor symptoms. The researchers found that postmenopausal women who regularly drank caffeinated beverages — such as coffee, tea or soda — experienced more bothersome vasomotor symptoms than did postmenopausal women who didn’t use caffeine. The same association wasn’t seen in premenopausal or perimenopausal women”.6
Strategies
What are some common hot flush strategies?
In Managing Menopause: Don’t Let Symptoms of Menopause Reduce Your Quality of Life: Hot Flushes/Night Sweats – What You Can Do the (Australian) Jean Hailes for Women’s Health (JH) note:

- “Reduce common triggers such as caffeine, alcohol, stress, anxiety and spicy foods
- Carry a hand-held fan to cool your face, or a small water spray to spritz your face
- Check medications aren’t causing the hot flushes – common culprits include some antidepressants, sleeping pills, steroids and codeine
- Hypnotherapy, cognitive behavioural therapy and mindfulness therapy have all been shown to help reduce flushing and sweating”.7
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 Managing Menopause: Don’t Let Symptoms of Menopause Reduce Your Quality of Life: Hot Flushes/Night Sweats – What You Can Do the JH explain:
- “See your GP to rule out other causes. These may include hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid), high blood pressure, infections and some cancers”.8
Who is a GP?
DotS and/or DotC (Depending on the Country) a GP may be a qualified and registered general practitioner, a medical practitioner, a medical doctor or a doctor.
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- Menopause FAQs: Hot Flashes – Q. What Are Hot Flashes? North American Menopause Society https://www.menopause.org/for-women/menopause-faqs-hot-flashes Accessed: 03 January 2023
- Certain Characteristics Predispose Women To Different Hot Flush and Night Sweat Patterns. Content Updated 26 July 2016. Australasian Menopause Society https://www.menopause.org.au/hp/studies-published/240-certain-characteristics-predispose-women-to-different-hot-flush-and-night-sweat-patterns Accessed: 03 January 2023
- Menopause FAQs: Hot Flashes – Q. What Are Hot Flashes? North American Menopause Society https://www.menopause.org/for-women/menopause-faqs-hot-flashes Accessed: 03 January 2023
- Who Gets Hot Flashes and When? Last Updated: 01 February 2022. Breastcancer.org https://www.breastcancer.org/tips/menopausal/treat/hot-flashes/who Accessed: 03 January 2023
- Hot Flashes: What Can Trigger A Hot Flash? Last Reviewed: 21 March 2022. Cleveland Clinic https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/15223-menopause-non-hormonal-treatment–relief-for-hot-flashes Accessed: 03 January 2023
- Caffeine and Menopause Symptoms: Is There A Link? 05 February 2021. Mayo Clinic https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/menopause/expert-answers/menopause-symptoms-caffeine/faq-20119077 Accessed: 03 January 2023
- Managing Menopause: Don’t Let Symptoms of Menopause Reduce Your Quality of Life: Hot Flushes/Night Sweats – What You Can Do. 02 October 2017. Jean Hailes for Women’s Health https://jeanhailes.org.au/news/managing-menopause-dont-let-symptoms-of-menopause-reduce-your-quality-of-life Assessed: 03 January 2023
- Managing Menopause: Don’t Let Symptoms of Menopause Reduce Your Quality of Life: Hot Flushes/Night Sweats – What You Can Do. 02 October 2017. Jean Hailes for Women’s Health https://jeanhailes.org.au/news/managing-menopause-dont-let-symptoms-of-menopause-reduce-your-quality-of-life Assessed: 03 January 2023