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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Your treatment options are similar to those for people undergoing natural menopause, which may be a low-dose antidepressant to treat hot flashes, for example. —

Katie Camero, SELF, 26 Nov. 2024 The initiative also calls for improving ventilation in offices and uniforms made from breathable, flexible fabrics to make hot flashes more manageable. —

Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 2 Oct. 2024 Key Takeaways Even after menopause, a significant number of women in their sixties, seventies, and eighties continue to experience symptoms like hot flashes. —

Becky Upham, EverydayHealth.com, 10 Sep. 2024 Ridley was diagnosed in September 2023, after experiencing hot flashes, fatigue, hand tremors, and extreme irritability. —

Bethy Squires, Vulture, 6 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for hot flash