06/22/2026
Hot flashes affect 80% of women in menopause and perimenopause. They can also affect people who are postpartum, undergoing hormone-blocking therapies, or taking certain medications.
The other thing that’s happening at the same time is a rush of high blood pressure and sometimes a change in heart rate. This isn’t just about temperature. It’s about cardiovascular health and for people having many hot flashes per day there can be health implications.
Treatment with hormones, supplements, behavior changes and other modalities (like acupuncture) can help!