Vasomotor
Hot flashes
Hot flashes are sudden waves of heat that can include flushing and sweating. They often vary in timing and intensity across the menopause transition.
How to track
- Log timestamp and duration for each episode.
- Use a 0-10 severity score that stays consistent over time.
- Record context tags such as sleep disruption, stress, room temperature, meals, caffeine, or alcohol.
- Note whether an episode interrupts work, social activity, or rest.
Common context
Patterns often shift across perimenopause and menopause, and day-to-day context can change frequency.
What to bring to your physician
- What weekly pattern do you see in episode count and severity?
- Which daily context tags appear most often before episodes?
- What impact does this have on sleep and daytime function?