Hot flashes cannot be considered as a "no big deal" problem because dealing with hot flash is the most difficult part of menopause. They are agonizing and they frequently become part of a woman's everyday life unless something is done to overcome them.

Weight is one factor in experiencing hot flash. Thin women are likely to have a more difficult time of dealing hot flashes than their heavier counterpart because the fat cells are essential to the production of estrogen. But that doesn't mean that it is a good advice for a woman to gain more weight.

Hot flashes may differ from one another. Some people may experience only mild discomfort while others may deal with hot flashes on a regular basis and they undoubtedly want to find a way to handle the problem. Several women may suffer from severe hot flashes and this can be embarrassing, uncomfortable and can have a dramatic impact to the sufferer's quality of life.