Vasomotor symptoms — the medical term for hot flashes — are among the most common menopause symptoms women experience. Hot flashes, along with night sweats, can be uncomfortable and disruptive.
Dr. Suneela Vegunta, a Mayo Clinic women's health physician, explains what happens to the body and offers ways to find relief.
"During a hot flash, a woman's body temperature goes up by 1 to 3 degrees, and the heart rate also goes up by five to 10 beats."
