What Your Hot Flashes Are Really Telling You
The science behind your symptoms and the relief most women don't know about...
By Laura Carter – Health Report Daily
Hot flashes affect 75-80% of menopausal women... but only 5% get treatment.
Those sudden waves of heat that make you rip off your sweater in the middle of winter?
The night sweats that leave your sheets soaked?
They're not random. They're not "just stress." And they're definitely not something you have to live with.
Hot flashes are your body's way of saying: "My hormone levels have changed dramatically, and I need help adjusting."
Here's what's really happening... and what you can do about it.
What Causes Hot Flashes
Hot flashes happen when your estrogen levels drop. As you move through menopause, your ovaries produce less estrogen.
Your brain has a temperature control center called the hypothalamus. It's like your body's thermostat.
When estrogen drops, this thermostat gets confused. It thinks you're overheating when you're not.
Your body responds by trying to cool you down fast. Your heart rate increases. Blood vessels expand. You start sweating. That's a hot flash.
About 75% to 80% of women experience hot flashes during menopause.
For some, they're mild. For others, they happen multiple times per day and disrupt sleep, work, and daily life.
You're Not Alone
About 1.3 million American women enter menopause every year. That's 6,000 women every single day.
Most experience symptoms beyond hot flashes…
Night sweats. Mood swings. Trouble sleeping. Brain fog. Fatigue.
Almost half of working women say menopause symptoms hurt their job performance.
Yet 95% of women who could get help don't receive any treatment.
Only 5 out of 100 women get help for something that affects their sleep, work, and quality of life.
Why Women Don't Seek Help
Six out of ten women didn't learn about perimenopause until they were already in it.
They think their symptoms are stress, depression, or just "part of aging."
About 40% of women feel embarrassed about menopause. They don't want to talk about it to their doctor.
Even when women do see a doctor, only 4 out of 10 are offered hormone therapy.
Some doctors don't have much training in menopause care.
What Actually Works
Hormone replacement therapy is the most effective treatment available.
It works by replacing the hormones your body isn't making anymore.
Every major medical organization agrees: HRT is safe and effective for most women when used correctly.
Eight out of 10 women get relief from menopause symptoms within 90 days. Starting treatment within 10 years of menopause works best.
Bioidentical hormones are chemically identical to the hormones your body makes naturally. Your body recognizes them easily.
When You'll Feel Better
Most women notice improvements within three to four weeks.
Hot flashes happen less often. Your mood feels more stable.
By six to eight weeks, most women feel significantly better.
Hot flashes are much reduced. Sleep improves. Brain fog lifts.
Getting Help Is Easier
Online platforms are making menopause care more accessible.
You can now connect with menopause experts from home.
No waiting rooms. No time off work.
Winona makes it simple. You complete a health questionnaire online.
A board-certified menopause specialist reviews it and creates a personalized treatment plan.
Your prescription arrives at your door within a week. Over 80% of their patients report relief within 90 days.
You Deserve Relief
Hot flashes are your body asking for help. And help is available.
You don't have to power through sleepless nights and brain fog. Modern hormone therapy is safe, effective, and accessible.
Do you think hormone therapy might help?
Winona has a Helpful Quiz that takes just a few minutes.