Menopause Myths: Everyone Has Hot Flashes

Note: this is Part 1 in a series that will bust some common myths about menopause and midlife hormone changes! More soon…

So you’re in your 40s, noticing weird changes with your period and your body, but you think “I’m not having any hot flashes, so I guess this isn’t menopause yet.”⁠⠀
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Think again! Hot flashes during menopause and perimenopause (the period of time before menopause) are common, but not universal.⁠⠀
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Some women only have hot flashes during the very late stages of perimenopause. Some women have them after menopause is complete (which is defined as no period for 12 consecutive months). ⁠⠀
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Some women don’t ever get the classic hot flashes, the ones with sudden sweating, red face, racing to pull clothes off and find the nearest air conditioner vent.
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Instead, they might just feel warm at times, especially at night. I can get restless while sleeping and sometimes notice my feet are burning hot.⠀
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And some women never get hot flashes at all. ⠀
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The transition through perimenopause and menopause is a sneaky creature that looks different for everyone. Moral of this story? It’s not just about hot flashes! ⁠⠀

Have you been wondering about any midlife funkiness you’re experiencing?

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