Cold flashes
Cold flashes are sudden sensations of intense cold, often with shivering or goosebumps. They can occur alone or following hot flashes during perimenopause and menopause.
How to track
- Log timestamp and duration for each cold episode.
- Note whether the cold flash follows a hot flash or occurs independently.
- Use a 0-10 intensity scale to track severity over time.
- Record context tags such as time of day, room temperature, stress level, and sleep quality.
Common context
Cold flashes often occur alongside hot flashes as part of vasomotor instability during hormonal transitions. Some women experience them more at night or during high-stress periods.
What to bring to a clinician
- How often do cold flashes occur compared to hot flashes?
- Do they happen more at certain times of day or in specific contexts?
- What impact do they have on sleep, work, or daily activities?