When a woman experiences hot flashes...a strong trigger is taking in "hot" foods. Especially hot coffee.

By 42 I was in peri-menopause. When I turned 50 my periods were all over the chart. I'd go for say 7-9 months with no menstrual cycle..them whammo. I literally thought I was bleeding to death. Keep an eye out for anemia from now on.

My iron was so low..I almost needed a transfusion. I was told to get a hysterectomy because of the severity..of the bleeding..but at that time..I had NO health insurance. I had to take it on the chin and try to wait until I was Post-menopausal. 4-5 weeks ago I entered the post menopause stage. No more hot flashes and night sweats. All that is over and , boy...am I glad.

Dottie