Too Much Exercise Linked to Increased Hot Flashes, Study Shows
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Hot flashes affect about 80% of women during the years around menopause. Despite their prevalence and extensive research into their causes, much about them remains unknown.
A new study, published in the journal Menopause, the journal of The Menopause Society, suggested that acute changes in physical activity, temperature, and humidity may play a role in the hot flash experience.
Hot flashes, affecting about 80% of women around menopause, are sudden heat events involving increased heat transfer to the skin and sweating. They result from reduced estradiol levels, affecting the hypothalamus that controls body temperature. While physical activity offers many health benefits, it can raise body temperature and potentially trigger hot flashes.
The frequency and intensity of hot flashes can vary widely among women. Some may experience them several times a day, while others may have them less frequently. Hot flashes can be particularly disruptive at night, leading to sleep disturbances and contributing to restlessness and fatigue.
Studies have shown that women with a history of hot flashes often experience them during exercise, unlike asymptomatic women. Recent research indicates that more moderate physical activity correlates with more reported hot flashes.
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