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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Participants will learn how hormonal fluctuations influence daily life, uncover practical strategies for managing common symptoms, like hot flashes and mood swings, and master communication techniques for discussing their health with medical professionals.
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Jennifer Shanker, Flow Space, 6 Dec. 2024
These benefits are meant to help employees cope with symptoms such as hot flashes, night sweats, depression and other physical discomforts.
—Fran Kritz The Washington Post, arkansasonline.com, 25 Nov. 2024
For example, one study in menopausal women found that a supplement containing valerian essence and lemon balm led to fewer sleep issues, such as night hot flashes, insomnia, and intermittent sleep, compared to the placebo group.
—Kylie Gilbert, Glamour, 19 Nov. 2024
Many women start experiencing menopausal symptoms during those years of perimenopause, such as irregular periods, fatigue, sleep disturbances, hot flashes and weight gain.
—Katia Hetter, CNN, 30 Oct. 2024
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Jennifer Shanker, Flow Space, 6 Dec. 2024
These benefits are meant to help employees cope with symptoms such as hot flashes, night sweats, depression and other physical discomforts.
—Fran Kritz The Washington Post, arkansasonline.com, 25 Nov. 2024
For example, one study in menopausal women found that a supplement containing valerian essence and lemon balm led to fewer sleep issues, such as night hot flashes, insomnia, and intermittent sleep, compared to the placebo group.
—Kylie Gilbert, Glamour, 19 Nov. 2024
Many women start experiencing menopausal symptoms during those years of perimenopause, such as irregular periods, fatigue, sleep disturbances, hot flashes and weight gain.
—Katia Hetter, CNN, 30 Oct. 2024
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