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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Perimenopause can last up to 10 years and include a fluctuation in hormones, presenting symptoms ranging from frozen shoulder to hot flashes.
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Laura Trujillo,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
Think of it as one less thing to remember — and one simple way to help your body keep up with heat, hot flashes and everything else summer throws your way.
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Jennifer Shanker,
Flow Space,
22 June 2026
This cooling blanket is so impressive that shoppers living in South Florida who deal with hot flashes even give it a seal of approval.
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Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
21 June 2026
These hormonal transitions cause hot flashes, night sweats, and other symptoms that disrupt sleep.
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Mark Gurarie,
Health,
20 June 2026
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Laura Trujillo,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
Think of it as one less thing to remember — and one simple way to help your body keep up with heat, hot flashes and everything else summer throws your way.
—
Jennifer Shanker,
Flow Space,
22 June 2026
This cooling blanket is so impressive that shoppers living in South Florida who deal with hot flashes even give it a seal of approval.
—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
21 June 2026
These hormonal transitions cause hot flashes, night sweats, and other symptoms that disrupt sleep.
—
Mark Gurarie,
Health,
20 June 2026
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“Hot flash.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hot%20flash. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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