hot flash
noun
: a sudden brief flushing and sensation of heat caused by dilation of skin capillaries usually associated with menopausal endocrine imbalance
called also hot flush
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Most people know about hot flashes, but for most women, the symptoms of perimenopause and menopause go well beyond the need to carry a portable fan at all times.
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Christine Schuster, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
Many women notice improvements in symptoms like hot flashes or vaginal or skin dryness soon after starting it.
—Erica Sweeney, SELF, 21 Mar. 2025
One surprising finding, Davis says, is that body temperature isn’t a reliable indicator of hot flashes.
—Victoria Song, The Verge, 7 Jan. 2025
Night Sweats and Temperature Regulation Many women experience vasomotor symptoms (VMS) like hot flashes, which can cause sudden awakenings and difficulty getting back to sleep.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 10 Mar. 2025
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Christine Schuster, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
Many women notice improvements in symptoms like hot flashes or vaginal or skin dryness soon after starting it.
—Erica Sweeney, SELF, 21 Mar. 2025
One surprising finding, Davis says, is that body temperature isn’t a reliable indicator of hot flashes.
—Victoria Song, The Verge, 7 Jan. 2025
Night Sweats and Temperature Regulation Many women experience vasomotor symptoms (VMS) like hot flashes, which can cause sudden awakenings and difficulty getting back to sleep.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 10 Mar. 2025
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“Hot flash.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hot%20flash. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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