A Menopause Symptom. 

The Diagram and extract below describes where HOT FLUSHES occur in the brain.

The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, Volume 106, Issue 
                1, January 2021, Pages 1–15, https://doi.org/10.1210/clinem/dgaa764

In our brains, there’s a special group of cells called KNDy neurons that play a 
key role in controlling hormone levels and body temperature. These neurons 
are located in an area of the brain known as the hypothalamus and they work 
with hormones like estrogen to regulate several functions. 

KNDy neurons help manage the release of a hormone called GnRH, which is 
important for reproductive health because it influences other hormones that   affect the ovaries. These neurons also have a role in regulating body heat, which is why they’re linked to the hot flushes often experienced during 
menopause.  

                                                                                                                             During menopause, as women transition with age, the usual way these 
neurons work can change. They might not respond to estrogen as they did   before, and their usual signaling might become stronger or different. This 
change is believed to contribute to the hot flushes many women experience 
at times.                                                                                                                              

By understanding how these neurons work, we can gain insights into                        managing menopausal symptoms better. 

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