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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However, physicians can also offer treatment that can mitigate the side effects such as hot flashes, vaginal dryness, and depression.
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Fran Kritz, Verywell Health, 17 Oct. 2024
Asian women experience less hot flashes and night sweats but experience more fragility and poor bone health.
—Kristin Auble, Vogue, 15 Oct. 2024
Other symptoms of menopause can include hot flashes, vaginal dryness, and mood swings.19
Pregnancy sleep issues are usually due to general discomfort, frequent peeing at night, and acid reflux.
—Carley Millhone, Health, 10 Oct. 2024
Symptoms such as fatigue, unexplained weight change, extreme thirst, change in bowel movement frequency, acne, irregular periods and hot flashes may be an indicator of one of those issues, per Cleveland Clinic.
—Hannah Yasharoff, USA TODAY, 17 Sep. 2024
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Fran Kritz, Verywell Health, 17 Oct. 2024
Asian women experience less hot flashes and night sweats but experience more fragility and poor bone health.
—Kristin Auble, Vogue, 15 Oct. 2024
Other symptoms of menopause can include hot flashes, vaginal dryness, and mood swings.19
Pregnancy sleep issues are usually due to general discomfort, frequent peeing at night, and acid reflux.
—Carley Millhone, Health, 10 Oct. 2024
Symptoms such as fatigue, unexplained weight change, extreme thirst, change in bowel movement frequency, acne, irregular periods and hot flashes may be an indicator of one of those issues, per Cleveland Clinic.
—Hannah Yasharoff, USA TODAY, 17 Sep. 2024
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“Hot flash.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hot%20flash. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.
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