Hot flashes are the most common symptom of perimenopause and menopause. More than two-thirds of North American women entering menopause experience hot flashes. Hot flashes can also occur in women who enter menopause after chemotherapy or surgery to remove their ovaries. So what to do about hot flashes?

About half of women going through menopause say they have difficulty managing their menopause symptoms. These symptoms include fatigue, headaches, hot flashes, night sweats, memory loss, difficulty concentrating, or fatigue.