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Women and Hot Flashes
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This is in fact normal; 85% of women in the US have this as they come near menopause. Twenty to fifty percent continue to have them for a longer period of time. Thus, intensity decreases over time. There are significant differences in terms of onset, frequency, duration and the nature of these flashes. It may last for just a few minutes but it could take more than an hour for one to completely normalize. The most ordinary time of onset is from 6 to 8 a.m. and also between 6 to 10 p.m. Do not despair, if one can really make a conscientious effort of avoiding the triggers, it would be a significant victory. It would be a major first step in winning at least a battle. Hot flash is triggered by the following: alcohol, caffeine, diet pills, spicy food, hot food, hot tubs, smoking, hot weather and still some others. Here are some survival tips: dress in layers and avoid turtleneck shirts. Where possible, lower the thermostat, get a larger bed if you and your partner are on different heat modes but still want to be close to each other, take a shower before crashing, arrive at meetings and functions early so that you can take a pick of your seat, and try tylenol.
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