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Extreme cold spells may come. Submitted by Erika (not verified) on Mon, 2009-09-28 13:40. Extreme cold spells may come from bad circulation (the blood not flowing properly) or from the thyroid (low thyroid function leads to a lower body temperature).
Needless to say, hot or cold flashes are caused due to the fluctuations in the levels of hormones that take place during the menopause transition. Causes and Symptoms. During cold flashes or chills, women experience a sudden feeling of intense cold or chills. Cold sweats that occur at night can disturb one's sleep, thereby leading to irritability and fatigue. One might also experience a tingling sensation in the body.