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Menopause: How to keep your cool during hot flushes

Around eight out of 10 women experience hot flushes at some stage during the menopause. They’re most common in the year after your final period, when you may start to notice a sudden sensation of heat radiating across your upper body.

Your skin can become red and blotchy, your heart rate may increase, and you may start sweating. Some women feel dizzy and anxious too.

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