“Unbelievable Thermal Reaction: Why This Woman’s Head is Steaming Might Change How Men Understand Menopause!”
Men, on the other hand, were utterly baffled by the phenomenon, with some believing the footage was the result of video editing or filters, much to the amusement of Monique’s female viewership.
Footage of a woman emanating large amounts of smoke from her head went viral, leaving male netizens baffled
Image credits: toa555/stock.adobe.com
Monique’s female viewers immediately recognized the phenomenon, with many stating that they had experienced its symptoms firsthand.
Hot flashes, as they are commonly called, are frequent symptoms of menopause, the period in a woman’s life when her ovaries stop producing hormones and menstrual periods end—a byproduct of the hormonal fluctuations it causes.
The sudden heat wave primarily affects the upper body, especially the face, neck, and chest. It’s accompanied by sweating, an increased heart rate, flushed skin, and, as Monique showcased, the release of steam in cold climates.
Image credits: pleezebfree
According to Dr. Cynthia Abraham, an Ob-Gyn at the Icahn School of Medicine in New York, hot flashes affect as many as 8 in 10 menopausal women in the United States.
“Hot flashes usually happen at least daily. In fact, about a third of women have more than ten hot flashes per day,” she explained. “For some, hot flashes feel mild, but for others, they are more severe and may seriously disrupt day-to-day life.”
Gynecologists recommend a combination of lifestyle changes and hormonal intervention to manage the effects of menopause
Image credits: pleezebfree
For Abraham, it’s essential to make specific lifestyle changes to manage the effects of these sudden heat waves. “It’s important to wear layered clothing so women can easily take them off to cool down,” she stated.
