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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Estrogen patches — also known as estradiol patches — delivers the hormone estrogen via the skin, where it's absorbed to help alleviate the more distressing symptoms of menopause, like hot flashes, and vaginal dryness and burning.
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Cara Lynn Shultz, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026
In some women, the symptoms can include hot flashes, night sweats, mood changes, vaginal dryness and sleep problems.
—ABC News, 6 Apr. 2026
Most women expect hot flashes to be the first sign something is changing.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Hormone therapy is commonly used to treat menopause symptoms like hot flashes and night sweats, while tirzepatide helps regulate appetite and blood sugar.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 28 Mar. 2026
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Cara Lynn Shultz, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026
In some women, the symptoms can include hot flashes, night sweats, mood changes, vaginal dryness and sleep problems.
—ABC News, 6 Apr. 2026
Most women expect hot flashes to be the first sign something is changing.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Hormone therapy is commonly used to treat menopause symptoms like hot flashes and night sweats, while tirzepatide helps regulate appetite and blood sugar.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 28 Mar. 2026
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“Hot flash.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hot%20flash. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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