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What causes hot flashes?
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Unknown: The exact mechanism is unknown but it most likely relates to a change in estrogen levels. That is why they are so commonly associated with menopause. There can be other things that trigger hot flashes, like hyperthyroid, so a proper evaluation can often distinguish hormone hot flashes from other sources.
Answered 6/4/2018
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