25/05/2026
Hot flushes are common during perimenopause, driven by fluctuating oestrogen levels. As oestrogen declines, the hypothalamus our body’s thermostat overreacts to small temperature changes, causing sudden waves of heat, sweating, and redness.
Key Causes:
Hormonal Fluctuations: Unpredictable oestrogen levels confuse the body’s temperature regulation, leading to hot flushes.
Nervous System Sensitivity: Dropping oestrogen levels affect the autonomic nervous system, causing sudden sweating, chills, and palpitations.
Blood Vessel Dilation: Blood vessels near the skin widen during a hot flush, resulting in heat and redness.
Lifestyle Triggers for Hot Flushes
Stress at Work: High-pressure jobs can worsen hot flushes, as stress increases cortisol, which can lower oestrogen and intensify symptoms.
Lack of Sleep: Night sweats often disrupt sleep, leading to fatigue and higher stress levels, which in turn make hot flushes harder to manage.
Our practitioners in consultation will look at every client as a unique individual to investigate what is driving hot flushes/night sweats and determining a treatment plan to correct this. Head to the website to make your booking, or call the clinic for more information.
