During perimenopause (the natural transition into menopause) and menopause, a woman’s estrogen levels begin to decrease. This affects the part of the brain that regulates body temperature. In this video, learn how long hot flashes usually last, and whether it's normal for them to continue after menopause.
Dr. Wu is a board-certified obstetrician-gynecologist practicing in New York City.
References
Avis, NE, et al. (2015). Duration of menopausal vasomotor symptoms over the menopause transition. JAMA Internal Medicine.
Bansal, R., et al. (2019). Menopausal hot flashes: A concise review. Journal of Mid-Life Health.
Rödström, Kerstin. (2002). A longitudinal study of the treatment of hot flushes: the population study of women in Gothenburg during a quarter of a century. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Göteborg University.
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