A hot flush can stop you mid-sentence, drench your shirt, and leave you wondering what on earth just happened. Let's shed some light on the science, talk about what sets them off, and explore what you can actually do about them.
That sudden wave of heat that starts somewhere deep inside and spreads across your chest, up your neck, and floods your face. Your heart might start racing, you break into a sweat (sometimes a full-blown drench), and you're frantically peeling off layers or reaching for anything cold. Welcome to the wonderful world of perimenopause hot flushes.
