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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Hormone therapy is commonly used to treat menopause symptoms like hot flashes and night sweats, while tirzepatide helps regulate appetite and blood sugar.
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Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 28 Mar. 2026
These symptoms include abdominal or pelvic cramping, fatigue, mood changes, headaches, irregular menstrual cycles, hot flashes, sleep disturbances and cognitive changes.
—Ann Juliano, The Conversation, 24 Mar. 2026
This often leads to irregular periods, hot flashes, night sweats, vaginal dryness, and sleep disturbances.
—Kaicey Baylor, CBS News, 21 Mar. 2026
Research suggests these compounds may also help improve cholesterol levels and menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 21 Mar. 2026
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Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 28 Mar. 2026
These symptoms include abdominal or pelvic cramping, fatigue, mood changes, headaches, irregular menstrual cycles, hot flashes, sleep disturbances and cognitive changes.
—Ann Juliano, The Conversation, 24 Mar. 2026
This often leads to irregular periods, hot flashes, night sweats, vaginal dryness, and sleep disturbances.
—Kaicey Baylor, CBS News, 21 Mar. 2026
Research suggests these compounds may also help improve cholesterol levels and menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 21 Mar. 2026
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“Hot flash.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hot%20flash. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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