small hot flushes - anything other than menopause???

[meysey]

I'm 42 and for a week or so have been having hot type flushes. Not major, they last a few minutes and I am hot rather than drenched in sweat. I am otherwise well. Could this be the menopause starting or could it be something else? (I don't really want a menopause just yet thank you and am a bit worried).

[MorticiaRed]

My MIL started like this when she had a viral infection. Hope you are better soon. x

[foxinsocks]

well could be I suppose but I am younger than you and get hot flushes like that (I've noticed it happens especially when I'm ovulating)

if you are worried, I would go to the GP

[DettaJnr]

Can it be related to anything in specific like after eating a hot meal, exercise etc.?

If not and it's out of the blue it could be the start of the menopause or peri-menopause, which is the ten year period before your periods cease.

I have had hot flushes since my early twenties associated with my periods. I am now 39 and cycle is still the same.

I would seek medical advice if you are worried. Your practice nurse may be able to help.

[Mercy]

Agree that it could be the perimenopause. Have had one or 2 similar experiences of this in the last month and am a year older than you!

Do you have any panic attacks at around this time?

[meysey]

what an interesting and helpful bunch of replies. funnily enough mercy I have been stressed and panicky recently, though I would hesitate to call them full blown panic attacks... maybe mini mad moments!

[Mercy]

Hmm. From the little I've read so far (and remembering my mum going through the menopause) these episodes of mild panic are quite common.

Great, just what you wanted to hear!

I believe you can have a blood test which can indicate whether you are pre menopausal.