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What Causes Hot Flashes During Menstrual Cycle?

I have just turned 18 and have had my period for about 7 years now. I have experienced what I believe are hot flashes. Twice in the last 3 months. On the first day of my lunar cycle my lower abdomen would feel bloated and pressured, then around midday I felt dizzy and the super hot. At first pale and then red faced. The heat would be unbearable and would last for a good 10-20 minutes. And I wiuod also feel the need to puke. After this exoerience and near fainting situation, any discomfort in my abdomen disappeares, no more heat or nausea. But then I would get chills and be super cold for approximately an hour and would feel exhausted! My periods have also been irregular with very little flow. I was wondering what the cause if this is and if there is anything to be concerned about?
Mon, 25 Nov 2019
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General & Family Physician 's  Response
Hi,

Hot flashes are common during Premenstrual & menstrual phases, which is due to the hormonal changes during the cycle. Also your history says you were anxious. Stress & anxiety are key factors which causes hot flashes.

I advice you to:
* Do YOGA
* Relaxation exercises to get out of stress
* Have salt restricted diet
* Avoid caffeine and alcohol
* Even after periods of you get hot flashes, check your TFT (thyroid function test)

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Get well soon.

Regards,
Dr. Yogapriya V, General and family physician
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What Causes Hot Flashes During Menstrual Cycle?

Hi, Hot flashes are common during Premenstrual & menstrual phases, which is due to the hormonal changes during the cycle. Also your history says you were anxious. Stress & anxiety are key factors which causes hot flashes. I advice you to: * Do YOGA * Relaxation exercises to get out of stress * Have salt restricted diet * Avoid caffeine and alcohol * Even after periods of you get hot flashes, check your TFT (thyroid function test) Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Get well soon. Regards, Dr. Yogapriya V, General and family physician