Hot flashes in your follicular phase
Hot flashes is sudden waves of heat or feeling overheated, sometimes with sweating. In your follicular phase it tends to flare because estrogen climbs steadily from its low and energy rebuilds, which can bring on hot flashes.
What's happening in your follicular phase
Estrogen is climbing. You feel more energetic, social, and creative, and your body recovers well from harder training.
What to eat
How to move
stay cool with light, breathable movement and avoid overheating workouts.
Quick relief
- Dress in layers and keep your space cool.
- Limit caffeine, alcohol, and spicy food triggers.
- If flashes are frequent and you are mid-life, ask about perimenopause.
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Frequently asked questions
Why do I get hot flashes in my follicular phase?
In your follicular phase, estrogen climbs steadily from its low and energy rebuilds, which can bring on hot flashes.
What should I eat for hot flashes?
Foods that help include flaxseed, broccoli, berries, oats.