Hot flashes in your menstrual phase
Hot flashes is sudden waves of heat or feeling overheated, sometimes with sweating. In your menstrual phase it tends to flare because estrogen and progesterone bottom out and prostaglandins rise to shed the uterine lining, which can bring on hot flashes.
What's happening in your menstrual phase
Estrogen and progesterone are at their lowest. Energy dips and your body wants rest, warmth, and iron-rich, easy-to-digest food.
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 menstrual phase?
In your menstrual phase, estrogen and progesterone bottom out and prostaglandins rise to shed the uterine lining, which can bring on hot flashes.
What should I eat for hot flashes?
Foods that help include flaxseed, broccoli, berries, oats.