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What are hot flashes? <\/strong><\/p>\n Hot flashes (also called night sweats when they happen at night) involve a sudden rise in body temperature and may occur with: <\/p>\n Flushing <\/p>\n<\/li>\n Sweating <\/p>\n<\/li>\n Chills <\/p>\n<\/li>\n Rapid heartbeat <\/p>\n<\/li>\n Anxiety <\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Up to 3 out of 4 of women have hot flashes during perimenopause, the period leading up to menopause.\u00a0 <\/p>\n How do race and ethnicity affect hot flashes?<\/strong><\/p>\n Hot flashes last several years longer for Black and Hispanic women than other racial and ethnic groups. <\/p>\n<\/li>\n People from certain racial and ethnic groups are also more likely than white people to experience poor sleep \u2014 and the resulting health effects. <\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n How do hot flashes affect sleep? <\/strong><\/p>\n hot flashes \u2192 disrupted sleep \u2192 long term sleep problems \u2192 other health problems <\/strong><\/p>\n In one study, more than 4 out of 10 perimenopausal women reported experiencing sleep problems, with symptoms getting worse as they got closer to menopause. <\/p>\n What does sleep loss caused by hot flashes do to the body? <\/strong><\/p>\n Help is<\/em> available for hot flashes and sleep loss<\/strong><\/p>\n Are hot flashes and\/or sleep loss affecting your ability to enjoy life \u2014 or simply to function? <\/p>\n Jot down a detailed list of symptoms to bring to your healthcare provider (HCP). If you feel you\u2019re not getting the help you need, seek out a menopause and\/or sleep specialist. <\/p>\n\n
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