Are hot flashes and excessive sweating signs of impending menopause?
Disease description:
My menstrual periods have become very infrequent lately. After feeling unwell and visiting the hospital, the doctor mentioned I'm experiencing hot flashes. I'd like to consult and understand whether hot flashes and excessive sweating are signs of impending menopause?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Ding Yu
Premenopausal hot flashes and night sweats are caused by declining estrogen levels, leading to autonomic nervous system dysfunction and vascular dysregulation. In traditional Chinese medicine, hot flashes and night sweats occurring around menopause fall within the scope of "various symptoms around menopause." This is due to the physiological characteristics of women at the age of climacteric—declining kidney qi, diminishing Tian Gui (essence for reproduction), and gradual deficiency of the Chong and Ren meridians—resulting in the cessation of menstruation and ultimately menopause.
