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Doctors believe that the hypothalamus is the key to hot flashes. The hypothalamus is the section of the brain that regulates body temperature. The natural drop in estrogen that happens as a woman ages can often cause the hypothalamus to malfunction.
For 85% of women, menopause can really heat things up -- and not in a good way. Though the exact cause of hot flashes is unknown, scientists think the drop in estrogen triggers a malfunction in the area of the brain that regulates the body's thermostat. When this happens, the brain thinks the body is overheating and tells the nervous system to release body heat ASAP.