Can Hot Flashes Last Beyond Menopause?

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Menopause is without a doubt a radically transformative time in a woman’s life. But beyond embracing this new stage, there is the reality of dealing with what are sometimes extremely uncomfortable symptoms. One of the most well-known symptoms of menopause is hot flashes. Although every woman is different, most can agree it can be a challenge to deal with these sporadic rises in body temperature that can occur at any time of the day or night. Furthermore, how women experience hot flashes can vary widely, enough so that researchers recently classified women into four different categories based on the timing and duration of their hot flashes. They found that some women barely experience any hot flashes at all while some start experiencing them well before their period ends and even continue to suffer from hot flashes long after menopause has come and gone. The good news is that research has also provided information about how to identify risk factors and take steps early on to lessen symptoms and increase quality of life through this major life transition. Read more…

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