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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One popular ingredient for getting rid of hot flashes and night sweats is black cohosh.
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Jocelyn Solis-Moreira, Flow Space, 3 Sep. 2025
Prior to menopause, perimenopause can cause hormone levels to fluctuate, leading to unpleasant symptoms including hot flashes and sleep problems.
—Janice Gassam Asare, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
One study found that the supplement lowered hot flashes by almost double compared to no treatment.
—Health, 24 Aug. 2025
Symptoms associated with menopause can include hot flashes and night sweats.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 24 July 2025
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Jocelyn Solis-Moreira, Flow Space, 3 Sep. 2025
Prior to menopause, perimenopause can cause hormone levels to fluctuate, leading to unpleasant symptoms including hot flashes and sleep problems.
—Janice Gassam Asare, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
One study found that the supplement lowered hot flashes by almost double compared to no treatment.
—Health, 24 Aug. 2025
Symptoms associated with menopause can include hot flashes and night sweats.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 24 July 2025
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“Hot flash.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hot%20flash. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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