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Hot flashes and their causes

Hot flashes are caused by a drop in estrogen, a hormone that regulates menstrual cycles and helps support fertility and pregnancy.
As one of the most common symptoms of menopause, hot flashes might also be the most disruptive. From waking up drenched to sweating through clothes by 10 a.m., they’re challenging enough on their own.