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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And Menopause Can Affect Your Work and Career Again, such symptoms are common and natural as perimenopause and then menopause are natural phases of midlife with hot flashes, night sweats, and difficulty sleeping being among the most frequent.
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Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 27 Apr. 2025
This lasts pretty well throughout the day, even with my hot flashes.
—Deanna Pai, Glamour, 17 Apr. 2025
Menopause is a natural phase of life that brings unique health challenges, from hot flashes and sleep disturbances to hormonal shifts and long-term health considerations.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 24 Jan. 2025
These included irregular periods, hot flashes, chills, vaginal dryness, weight gain, slowed metabolism, night sweats, sleep problems, mood symptoms, inattention or forgetfulness, and other unnamed symptoms.
—Elizabeth Yuko, Health, 11 Apr. 2025
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Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 27 Apr. 2025
This lasts pretty well throughout the day, even with my hot flashes.
—Deanna Pai, Glamour, 17 Apr. 2025
Menopause is a natural phase of life that brings unique health challenges, from hot flashes and sleep disturbances to hormonal shifts and long-term health considerations.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 24 Jan. 2025
These included irregular periods, hot flashes, chills, vaginal dryness, weight gain, slowed metabolism, night sweats, sleep problems, mood symptoms, inattention or forgetfulness, and other unnamed symptoms.
—Elizabeth Yuko, Health, 11 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for hot flash
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“Hot flash.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hot%20flash. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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