What triggers hot flash?

Hormone replacement therapy has been the most effective treatment for hot flash. But its side effects, especially the chances of getting cancer make it a last resort. There are other management techniques and herbal medications that are available to treat hot flash. There are some things that could trigger hot flash from some people that are prone to hot flash. But by keeping a record of a certain lifestyle events and the occurrence of hot flashes, a person may be able to pinpoint the trigger and stop the attack.