why do we get hot flushes??!!

Question: why do we get hot flushes??!!
- Keywords:
  hot flush
Asked by annajacko01 to Ben, James, Jen, Michael, Susanna on 19 Mar 2013.
- Jen Todd Jones answered on 19 Mar 2013:
  
  Hi Anna!
  
  Hot flushes or flashes happen because of hormone changes in the body (related to things like estrogen), and they are usually associated with the menopause in older women. It can happen when you are younger, though, and happens to both men and women – the exact reasons behind it are actually unknown!
  
  Jen

Question: why do we get hot flushes??!!