Anatomy of hot flush – and whether it can really make your head steam

BRISTOL: A hot flush is a phenomenon as disruptive as it is commonplace. One moment, life proceeds as usual. The next, a wave of heat rises, spreading from the chest to the face – leaving behind flushed skin and beads of sweat. For many, this sudden warmth is accompanied by an accelerated heartbeat and a faint sense of unease. Though brief – typically lasting anywhere from 30 seconds to five minutes – its intensity can be startling and made worse by unpredictable timing.

A recent viral video has brought attention to just how intense a hot flush can be. The video depicts a woman named Tracey Monique experiencing a hot flush while at an outdoor event. In the video, her head is literally steaming.

The sight of wisps of vapour escaping her head highlighted the dramatic effects of this common perimenopausal symptom. Often misunderstood or trivialised, the image of a hot flush brings fresh attention to a phenomenon that affects an estimated 75% of people experiencing perimenopause.

Source: PTI News

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