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One of the most common symptoms of menopause caused by the onset of menopause are hot flashes. Ask any woman who's been through these and she'll tell you that they're no fun. The unfortunate truth is that they come with age and they're almost impossible to avoid if you're going through menopause.

Hot flashes occur when the hypothalamus reacts falsely to the change in estrogen, causing the hypothalamus to think the body is too warm. When it thinks the body is too warm it causes blushing in the face and neck, increased heart rate, and sweating.

The severity of each episode changes for each person. If these symptoms are experienced more during menopause, they can become even more severe. Therefore, you really need to know what's going on with your body should something like this pass through you.

Wearing a tank top with a jacket over it is a great way to dress prepared for the unexpected symptoms of hot flashes. When you feel your body heat rising, remove the jacket to help cool your body. Also, having a fan nearby can be helpful.

Sometimes something as simple as sticking your head in your freezer for a minute will help cool you down faster. If you have your clothes worn as layers, you will most likely need your jacket or outer layer after the hot flash as you may experience a cold chill post-hot flash.

If you are not experiencing menopause you may notice that you still get hot flashes. While most episodes of hot flashes are caused by menopause it is also possible for men to get them as a drop in one's testimony levels causes it.

Some other reasons you may get hot flashes include but are not limited to alcohol, medications, caffeine, or spicy foods. In rare cases, hot flashes can be a symptom of cancer or other infections.

While there maybe other reasons for hot flashes menopause is the leading cause as 85% of hot flashes in women are caused by menopause.

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