Hot flushes and sweats in women
Cancer or cancer treatment can lower the levels of sex hormones in the body. This can lead to hot flushes and sweats. The main female sex hormones are oestrogen and progesterone. Hot flushes are one of the most common symptoms women have when they go through the menopause. But hot flushes can also happen because of treatment for cancer. Women having a natural menopause may find their hot flushes start before the menopause. They usually become less frequent and less severe during the 5 years after their last period. But for many, the hot flushes can go on longer.