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Deborah Ferguson, NBC News
Menopause can be one of the most trying times for a woman. It affects each differently, but researchers in Texas want to know more about one specific symptom: hot flashes.
"And I always say my bones are on fire, you know? And then the sweat starts," explained Debi, who is currently going through menopause.
"And you just be dripping wet," Janice added. She is also going through menopause.
It's a big topic for women and a big interest for researchers. "We're just trying to learn more about women's hot flashes," researcher Kim Brown said.
Signs about a hot flash survey plaster local health clinics. "We're looking at differences in the hot flash experience in different ethnicities," Brown explained.
UNT health science researchers need 500 African-American, Caucasian and Hispanic women in the study. They must be 40 to 60 years old and experiencing hot flashes.
Researchers hope to learn about any long-term effects. "Ultimately, does menopause and hormone levels and hot flashes, which is a symptom of the hormone levels, does that have anything to do with the risk of acquiring Alzheimer's disease later in life?" Brown said.
"I'm always afraid people think I have a cold or something, and it's just for this," said Nancy, who is also going through menopause.
"I usually just take the fan and you know, help!" Debi said.
Women find ways to get through the flashes, the power surges, realizing one important thing. "That you're just not a freak that's out there alone having hot flashes," Debi said.
For most women, Menopause usually happens between ages 45 and 55. For more information on the study, or on menopause itself, click the related links.
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