Thermoregulatory Physiology of Menopausal Hot Flashes

This study is evaluating the effects of cooling on menopausal hot flashes in midlife women. Precise targeted cooling is provided to areas of the skin when a hot flash occurs.

Inclusion Criteria: * Female * Age range: 40 to 65 years and in menopausal transition or post-menopause; * At least 8 years of education to ensure adequate reading proficiency; * Primary language is English or Spanish. Exclusion Criteria: * History of medical or neurological illness or trauma that would affect the central nervous system (e.g., stroke, multiple sclerosis, epilepsy); * Current severe medical conditions (e.g. Diabetes, cancer, cardiovascular disease, renal or hepatic disease, thyroid disorders); * History of schizophrenia and/or bipolar disorder; * Dependence or abuse of illicit substances in the past year; * Current use of hormone therapy or other treatments for hot flash symptoms