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Hot flashes and night sweats in Gilbert, AZ

A sudden wave of heat at your desk. Waking up soaked at 3 a.m. Hot flashes are common, but they are not something you simply have to wait out.

Understanding hot flashes and night sweats

Hot flashes and night sweats are the most common symptoms of perimenopause and menopause. They are linked to falling estrogen, which affects how the brain regulates body temperature.

For some women they last a year or two. For others they continue for a decade or more.

Thyroid problems, some medications and certain infections can cause similar symptoms, so we look at the whole picture first.

Common signs

Symptoms often come in clusters. You may recognise several of these.

  • Sudden heat in the face, neck and chest
  • Flushing or red, blotchy skin
  • Heavy sweating, day or night
  • Waking up drenched
  • Chills as the flash passes
  • A racing heartbeat during an episode
  • Broken sleep and next-day fatigue
  • Triggers such as alcohol, caffeine or stress

Our approach

Treatment is chosen with you, after the results are in. Options may include:

Comprehensive labs

Hormones and thyroid, drawn in the office, so other causes are ruled out before treatment.

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Bioidentical hormone therapy

Estrogen and progesterone, prescribed after a review of your history and risks.

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Ongoing follow-up

Regular visits to adjust the plan as your symptoms change.

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Frequently asked questions

Hot flashes and night sweats

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