Emma Marrone Highlights Summer Rise in Perimenopausal Hot Flashes

Italian singer Emma Marrone shared her personal "hot‑flash kit" on social media, drawing attention to the surge in perimenopausal hot flashes during the summer. A study cited in her post found that women in perimenopause are 66 % more likely to experience hot flashes in July compared with winter, with 75‑80 % of women reporting vasomotor symptoms overall. The hormonal fluctuations of perimenopause make the hypothalamic temperature regulator more sensitive, so high ambient temperatures intensify sweating and night sweats.

Health experts advise several non‑pharmacological measures: staying well‑hydrated with cool (not cold) water, dressing in light, breathable layers, and regular moderate exercise such as walking or yoga. Plant‑based remedies highlighted include sage (Salvia officinalis) for its phyto‑estrogen content, soy isoflavones, passiflora, and black cohosh (Cimicifuga racemosa), which can reduce hot‑flash frequency by up to 25 %. In more severe cases, hormone‑replacement therapy or non‑hormonal drugs such as paroxetine are recommended.

The Tunisian article reinforces the hormonal cause, describing how estrogen swings trigger the hypothalamus to misinterpret minor temperature rises, leading to vasodilation, sweating, and disrupted sleep. It also stresses the same lifestyle and botanical approaches, emphasizing the importance of diet, stress‑reduction techniques, and, when needed, medical treatment.