6 Causes of Hot Flashes and How To Stop Them (Not Just an Estrogen Problem) | MMP Ep. 297

6 Causes of Hot Flashes and How To Stop Them (Not Just an Estrogen Problem) | MMP Ep. 297

May 7, 2026 · 38 min

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This episode discusses the six common causes of hot flashes beyond just estrogen levels.

☎️ Book Your COMPLEMENTARY CONSULTATION and CALORIE CALCULATION Call: https://calendly.com/d/2p8-mxx-dgf/free-consultation-call-zoom⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ● Ready for hands-on support? Learn about the 8-Week Fat Loss Coaching Program → https://www.vitalityoet.com/2026fatloss ● Blood Sugar Control Guide: https://www.vitalityoet.com/menopausebloodsugar ● Histamine & Hot Flashes — Episode 241: https://youtu.be/a9Y5tXzd-Ag ● Cozy Earth Bamboo PJs + Sheets: https://my.cozyearth.com/vitalityoetstephanie | Code: CE-STEPHANIE_ for 20% off Hot flashes are one of the most common complaints I hear from women in perimenopause and beyond — and one of the most misunderstood. The standard explanation goes something like this: estrogen drops, your thermostat gets sensitized, you flash. Take HRT, feel better. Done. Except... that's not the full story. And if you've tried hormone therapy and you're still flashing, or you're nowhere near menopause and already waking up drenched at 3am, or your hot flashes seem to have a mind of their own — you already know something's missing from that explanation. In this episode, I'm breaking down the six most common drivers of hot flashes that your doctor probably isn't…

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