A member asked:

Is it still a hot flash if your face doesn't feel hot/burning but you are sweating all over. i do not have a fever.i am in surgical menopause.

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Dr. Manuel Lopez diaz answered

Specializes in Emergency Medicine

Menopause: What is responsible for the hot flashes is the hormones produced by the ovaries not the uterus which was removed.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Yes hot flash: In surgical menopause, the ovaries are removed and hot flashes can be severe. However, you do not always have facial flushing and burning with hot flashes.

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