You may have sweat on your face, on your scalp and on the front of your chest. Hot flushes usually last a few minutes. They might happen a few times a day or many times a day. They are more common at night while you're sleeping and in hot, humid weather. Hot flushes that keep you from getting a good night's sleep may make you forgetful or irritable during the day.
Vaginal dryness is also common during and after menopause.
As your estrogen level drops, the lining of the vagina becomes thin. It begins to make less moisture. This dryness can cause pain during sexual intercourse. It might cause you to have vaginal infections. In some women, the lining of the urethra also becomes thin, and this causes a burning feeling during urination.