Hot flashes are one of the most frequent and disruptive vasomotor symptoms associated with the menopausal transition. They involve a sudden wave of heat, usually beginning in the face, neck, or chest, ...

Hot flashes can persist after menopause because low estrogen affects how the brain regulates body temperature. Doctors may recommend hormone therapy or other nonhormonal treatments. A hot flash is a ...

Every woman who reaches midlife will experience menopause and the 7-14 years that precede it known as perimenopause. During that transitional time, their ovaries will gradually stop working, ...

Menopause and the 7-14 years that precede it known as perimenopause affect every woman as they age. When this happens, a range of symptoms occur that may include difficulty sleeping, pain during ...

Dr. Pooja Singal. Photo by Tony Valainis. Women are much more likely than men to have thyroid dysfunction, especially as they approach their 50s. What are the types and symptoms of this condition? Is ...

Imagine this: You get into bed after a long day when suddenly you feel an intense wave of heat come over your body. Your heart rate is rapid and skin flushed, and sweat accumulates on your head, neck, ...