They start around my neck or shoulders and creep up my face.
Hot flashes are a very common symptom in both perimenopause and menopause .
Over eighty percent of women experience hot flashes. The exact cause is unknown. But scientists suspect it has something to do with our changing hormone levels and our internal thermostat, the hypothalamus, which is located in our brains. There are a number of things you can do to reduce or prevent hot flashes from occurring. Avoiding spicy, hot foods, caffeinated beverages and hot drinks can cut down on the number of flashes.