Hot flashes are just one of many symptoms women may experience upon entering perimenopause, the transition to menopause that affects women in their late 30s, 40s and early 50s. While the mechanism of hot flashes is not well understood, the decline of estrogen production by the ovaries is certainly a part of the picture.
Women have no trouble knowing what a hot flash is once they have experienced one! Most women describe a hot flash as a burning feeling on the inside or feeling very hot all over when everyone else is comfortable. Often hot flashes cause a woman to suddenly become damp all over or have profuse sweating. This same phenomenon at night is referred to as a night sweat, which can certainly interfere with a good night’s sleep!
Dr. Clint Ashford and Dr. Rebecca Ashford, at The Ashford Center in Athens, Georgia specialize in treating women suffering with hot flashes and other symptoms associated with hormonal changes during or around menopause. Dr. Clint Ashford is a leading expert in the minimally invasive Advanced Endometrial Ablation, a procedure that can alleviate hot flashes and other menopausal symptoms.
To learn more about Advanced Endometrial Ablation, call The Ashford Center or book online for a consultation.
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