Menopause During Extreme Heat: Many Women Seek Advice on Social Media

Paris - 05/08/2026: The recent heatwaves have reignited the debate on menopause in France. Franceinfo reported on Wednesday that women in menopause and perimenopause are increasingly describing their symptoms on social media. There, they seek personal accounts, practical advice and support because they often feel they are not being adequately heard in their private lives, at work or in medical consultations.High outdoor temperatures can further aggravate hot flashes and night sweats. The French research institute Inserm explains that fluctuating and subsequently declining production of estrogen and progesterone during perimenopause can ...