Hot Flashes

First-hand experiences Dot members chose to publish about hot flashes. Every story here was published with its author's consent. None of it is medical advice.

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Common hot flash triggers to notice

Written by Dot, for the Dot community. Hot flashes are driven by hormonal changes, but everyday factors can make them more likely or more intense. Triggers differ from woman to wom…

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Hot flashes at work: practical ways to cope

Written by Dot, for the Dot community. Hot flashes can feel especially hard to manage at work, in meetings or while presenting. A little planning can help you feel more in control.…

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Night sweats and sleep: what actually helps

Written by Dot, for the Dot community. Night sweats are hot flashes that happen during sleep, and they are a major reason women in menopause wake repeatedly. The brain's temperatur…

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Understanding hot flashes: a calm guide

Written by Dot, for the Dot community. A hot flash is a sudden feeling of heat, usually in the chest, neck and face, often followed by sweating and sometimes chills. Most women exp…

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