What causes hot flushes during menopause? Researchers identify brain region that may trigger the uncomfortable surges of heat

What causes hot flushes during menopause? Researchers identify brain region that may trigger the uncomfortable surges of heat: Medical researchers have identified a region in the brain that may trigger the uncomfortable surges of heat most women experience in the first few years of menopause. Although the results are not yet directly applicable in helping affected individuals, they provide better understanding of the biological mechanisms involved, a necessary first step for treatments to be developed.