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title: "What does a menopause hot flash feel like"
description: "Learn what a menopause hot flash feels like—sudden heat, flushing, sweating, and chills—and when hot flashes may need treatment."
url: "https://www.myalloy.com/knowledge-base/what-does-a-menopause-hot-flash-feel-like"
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# What does a menopause hot flash feel like

> Learn what a menopause hot flash feels like—sudden heat, flushing, sweating, and chills—and when hot flashes may need treatment.

## What does a menopause hot flash feel like?

A menopause hot flash usually feels like a sudden surge of heat that comes from the inside out. A lot of women notice it first in the face, neck, or chest, then feel flushed, sweaty, and very warm very quickly. Your skin may turn red, your heart may beat faster, and you might feel a little anxious or unsettled. Some women also feel chills after it passes.

It can happen with very little warning. Most episodes last about 30 seconds to 5 minutes, though it varies. When it happens at night, it’s called a night sweat. Dr. Sharon Malone explains that inside-out feeling really clearly in [this short clip](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=21rHcpkUr9U&t=0s).


[Watch video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=21rHcpkUr9U)

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- [Paroxetine](https://www.myalloy.com/solutions/paroxetine)
- [Estradiol Pill](https://www.myalloy.com/solutions/estradiol-pill)
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- [How Long Do Hot Flashes Last After Menopause?](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BNyc5VXNYvE)
- [Ask Dr. Sharon Malone: What is a hot flash? - Understanding Hot Flashes](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=21rHcpkUr9U)
- [Hot Flashes Start in the Brain](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ygiIkLJTkCY)
- [What's happening to your body in menopause: hot flashes, night sweats, sleep disruption - Hot Flashes and Menopause](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=81g0qWSS06I)
- [What Does a Hot Flash Feel Like? | Alloy](https://www.myalloy.com/blog/what-does-a-hot-flash-feel-like)
- [Hot Flashes and Menopause: What’s the Connection? | Alloy](https://www.myalloy.com/blog/hot-flashes-and-menopause-whats-the-connection)
- [Hot Flashes and Night Sweats During Menopause | Alloy Health](https://www.myalloy.com/blog/dealing-with-hot-flashes-and-night-sweats)
- [What Causes Hot Flashes? What Supplements Can Help? HRT?](https://www.myalloy.com/blog/what-causes-hot-flashes)
- [Menopause: Is it a 'Panic Attack' or a 'Vasomotor Symptom'?"](https://www.myalloy.com/blog/is-it-a-panic-attack-or-a-vasomotor-symptom)
- [The 34 Symptoms of Menopause & Perimenopause: The Full List](https://www.myalloy.com/blog/the-34-symptoms-of-menopause)
- [Can Menopause Make You Feel "Crazy"? | Mood Swings Causes & Solutions](https://www.myalloy.com/blog/why-do-i-feel-crazy)
- [What if Men Got Hot Flashes? Alloy Menopause Treatment](https://www.myalloy.com/blog/male-hot-flashes)

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