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

Examples of hot flash in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web But hundreds of clinical trials since then have found that HRT helps ease menopause symptoms, primarily hot flashes, night sweats and bone loss, without posing significant risks for most women, according to the Menopause Society. Katie Camero, USA TODAY, 14 Mar. 2024 Symptoms of menopause can include hot flashes, cardiac effects, brain fog and other mental heath effects. Victoria Bisset, Washington Post, 22 Feb. 2024 This time of renewal begins at different ages, sometimes as early as the mid 30’s, and is usually accompanied by a heap of symptoms like hot flashes, sleep irregularity, and mood changes. Wendy Altschuler, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2024 The program includes the Vagus Nerve Meditative Massage, is designed to support women, along with lymphatic drainage, reflexology, which may help relieve symptoms of hormonal imbalances and provide relief for hot flashes. Rona Berg, Forbes, 13 Feb. 2024 Women commonly report depression, anxiety, migraines, and mood swings, along with hair loss, weight gain, nausea, hot flashes, and acne. Kayla Bartsch, National Review, 28 Jan. 2024 Notice whether specific alcoholic drinks seem to trigger more frequent or more intense hot flashes, and consider changing your behavior accordingly. Kelly Conaboy, SELF, 13 Dec. 2023 Black women tend to experience hot flashes that persist for a decade after their last period and are 50% more likely to experience vasomotor symptoms than White women. Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 2 Nov. 2023 When your body is experiencing a hot flash, the hypothalamus misfires and the body heats up abruptly. Alexis Benveniste, Allure, 26 Sep. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1907, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of hot flash was in 1907

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“Hot flash.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hot%20flash. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Medical Definition

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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