Do Cold Flushes Exist?
Absolutely, in fact, throughout my own perimenopause, I have been colder than ever. I clutch a hot water bottle most days, even though I spend much time in a warm climate. Not every woman will experience hot flushing, they could be feeling cold. This could also be a sign of other issues like increased anxiety for example, or your thyroid playing up – so it is worth getting that checked out by a healthcare professional.
Why Does Our Temperature Change During Menopause?
When our hormone levels fluctuate—as they do during the menopause transition—they are not as effective in signaling to the body to warm up or cool down appropriately.
The signals may not come through when our body experiences what is normally too hot or too cold. Instead, they can come at seemingly random times for the actual temperature of the environment.
Our blood flow may also become less efficient as our blood vessels are not as supple as they once were
These symptoms are known as vasomotor symptoms. It is as if our internal thermostat is broken. Our body no longer responds to its environment in the ways it is expected.
We might feel chilly and need to wrap up even if it’s blazing hot. We can have sensations of extreme heat known as hot flashes, accompanied by profuse sweating beyond our control.
