at least in menopausal women a LACK of estrogen will cause hot flashes, you thinking a rise in e2 caused you too be hot made me laugh...sorry if i offended you.Ive read dhea can raise e2 and ive seen it first hand in blood work with the oral version. I was just wondering if this was a normal reaction to the product. I am enjoying the mental and well being effects regardless. Not sure why the "lol".