hot flash

noun

Definition of hot flash

: 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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There can be side effects associated with chemical castration, including osteoporosis, cardiovascular disease, depression and hot flashes. — Leada Gore | Lgore@al.com, al.com, "What is chemical castration? What to know about Alabama’s new sex offender law," 11 June 2019 Nearly everyone has experienced a fever and its attendant symptoms—from fatigue and body aches to hot flashes and chills. — Markham Heid, Time, "The Science Behind Fever Dreams," 11 June 2019 The classic symptoms include hot flashes, insomnia, mood swings, and even anxiety or depression — but not all women will experience every one of these. — Nicole Saporita, Good Housekeeping, "The Science of How Your Body Ages," 29 May 2019 The most common side effects of ORILISSA include: hot flashes or night sweats, headache, nausea, difficulty sleeping, absence of periods, anxiety, joint pain, depression, and mood changes. — Glamour, "The Biggest Swimwear Color Trends for Summer 2019," 25 May 2019 The most common side effects include hot flashes, joint and muscle pain, and bone thinning, the ACS says. — Korin Miller, SELF, "What Are My Options for Ovarian Cancer Treatment?," 13 Dec. 2018 And while a pillow can’t stop your hot flashes or a super warm climate, sleeping on a cool-feeling fabric or a temperature-regulating material certainly can’t hurt. — Lexie Sachs, Good Housekeeping, "The Best Cooling Pillows, According to Textile Experts," 20 Dec. 2018 Soy might improve fertility and help with hot flashes. — Marygrace Taylor, Good Housekeeping, "Is Soy Good or Bad for You? Here's the Science-Backed Answer," 18 July 2018 This root vegetable, native to Peru's Andes region, has been used for centuries for fertility, arousal, and hot flashes. — Caroline Picard, Good Housekeeping, "Some Scientists Say These Aphrodisiacs for Women Could Actually Boost Your Libido," 6 Aug. 2015

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