Is there new evidence that tells us about hot flashes in menopause? Short TakeThe currently accepted theory is that hot flashes are caused by a disturbance in the thermoregulatory zone — sort of like your personal thermostat is malfunctioning. The most effective therapy for hot flashes is estrogen supplementation, but nonhormonal medications can be helpful, too. The average age of menopause is 51, and hot flashes typically start a few years before, during perimenopause. On average, a woman will experience hot flashes for seven years.

Source: New York Times May 09, 2019 14:26 UTC