Hot Flash Study
Hot flashes are the most common symptom of menopause and perimenopause. More than two-thirds of North American women undergoing menopause experience hot flashes. It is a sudden flash of heat, sometimes a red, flashed face and sweating. I don’t know exactly what is causing it, but it may be related to changes in the circulation. Hot flashes begin when blood vessels near the surface of the skin dilate and cool, sweating and sweating. Some women also have a rapid heart rate or chills. When they occur during sleep, they are called night sweats. They can awaken you and make it difficult to get enough rest. Hot flashes are hot flashes and redness on the face and neck.
About Hot Flashes Associated with Menopause
- Hot flashes are a common symptom that women experience while going through menopause • Women who experience hot flashes may have:
ο A sudden feeling of warmth, especially through the face, neck, and chest
ο A flushed appearance
ο Rapid heartbeat
ο Sweating, primarily on the upper body
- Hot flashes may be so intense that they soak through nightclothes and bed sheets
- Hot flashes are not related to the temperature of your bedroom, or how much clothing you are wearing
You can assess the severity of your hot flashes by using the following definitions:
- Mild – sensation of heat without sweating
- Moderate – sensation of heat with sweating, but able to continue activity
- Severe – sensation of heat with sweating, causing cessation (stopping) of activity
ο A night-time hot flash that wakes you up (or stops you from sleeping) is a severe hot flash Please contact your study doctor if you have any other questions about identifying hot flashes.
About Hot Flashes Associated with Menopause
- Hot flashes are a common symptom that women experience while going through menopause • Women who experience hot flashes may have:
ο A sudden feeling of warmth, especially through the face, neck, and chest
ο A flushed appearance
ο Rapid heartbeat
ο Sweating, primarily on the upper body
- Hot flashes may be so intense that they soak through nightclothes and bed sheets
- Hot flashes are not related to the temperature of your bedroom, or how much clothing you are wearing
You can assess the severity of your hot flashes by using the following definitions:
- Mild – sensation of heat without sweating
- Moderate – sensation of heat with sweating, but able to continue activity
- Severe – sensation of heat with sweating, causing cessation (stopping) of activity
ο A night-time hot flash that wakes you up (or stops you from sleeping) is a severe hot flash. Please contact Onyx Clinical Research for any questions.
