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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In the late 1990s, more than 1 in 4 postmenopausal women were taking hormones to manage symptoms such as hot flashes, mood swings and night sweats.
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Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2025
While menopausal symptoms like hot flashes and irregular periods get plenty of attention, hair thinning in menopause is more common than many people realize—and the hormones behind menopause are the same ones that impact hair growth.
—Korin Miller, Flow Space, 1 Oct. 2025
Research suggests magnesium can improve PMS symptoms, ease hot flashes during menopause, and support bone, muscle, and heart health.
—Kirstyn Hill, Health, 1 Oct. 2025
In perimenopause, women can experience irregular periods, vaginal dryness, hot flashes, night sweats, mood changes and problems with sleep.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2025
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Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2025
While menopausal symptoms like hot flashes and irregular periods get plenty of attention, hair thinning in menopause is more common than many people realize—and the hormones behind menopause are the same ones that impact hair growth.
—Korin Miller, Flow Space, 1 Oct. 2025
Research suggests magnesium can improve PMS symptoms, ease hot flashes during menopause, and support bone, muscle, and heart health.
—Kirstyn Hill, Health, 1 Oct. 2025
In perimenopause, women can experience irregular periods, vaginal dryness, hot flashes, night sweats, mood changes and problems with sleep.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2025
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“Hot flash.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hot%20flash. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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