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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This overlap is one reason why some experts believe cannabis may help ease certain perimenopausal and menopausal symptoms, including anxiety, insomnia, mood swings and even hot flashes.
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Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 30 June 2025
Dietary adherence was assessed weekly, and the women’s hot flashes were tracked using a smartphone app.
—Paul McClure 09, New Atlas, 9 June 2025
Perimenopause and menopause can cause symptoms like hot flashes, vaginal dryness, and sleep issues.
—Wendy Wisner, Health, 23 May 2025
Rage, fatigue, mood swings, memory loss, hot flashes, itchy ears, inability to sleep, loss of libido, hair thinning, depression, weight gain, sore knees, night sweats, incontinence.
—Katia Riddle, NPR, 15 May 2025
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Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 30 June 2025
Dietary adherence was assessed weekly, and the women’s hot flashes were tracked using a smartphone app.
—Paul McClure 09, New Atlas, 9 June 2025
Perimenopause and menopause can cause symptoms like hot flashes, vaginal dryness, and sleep issues.
—Wendy Wisner, Health, 23 May 2025
Rage, fatigue, mood swings, memory loss, hot flashes, itchy ears, inability to sleep, loss of libido, hair thinning, depression, weight gain, sore knees, night sweats, incontinence.
—Katia Riddle, NPR, 15 May 2025
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“Hot flash.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hot%20flash. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.
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