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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Plus, eating fewer animal proteins may help manage menopause symptoms like hot flashes.
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Marygrace Taylor, Flow Space, 18 July 2025
From sudden dryness to unexpected adult acne, hormonal fluctuations create a cascade of effects that go far beyond hot flashes.
—Angela Lei, Forbes.com, 17 July 2025
Some studies have shown that acupuncture — a traditional Chinese treatment where long, thin needles are inserted into specific body points — may indeed help with hot flashes.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, People.com, 11 July 2025
These hormonal changes can cause uncomfortable symptoms, including hot flashes, insomnia, vaginal and urinary problems, mood changes and weight gain, and can have long-term health implications.
—Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 11 July 2025
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Marygrace Taylor, Flow Space, 18 July 2025
From sudden dryness to unexpected adult acne, hormonal fluctuations create a cascade of effects that go far beyond hot flashes.
—Angela Lei, Forbes.com, 17 July 2025
Some studies have shown that acupuncture — a traditional Chinese treatment where long, thin needles are inserted into specific body points — may indeed help with hot flashes.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, People.com, 11 July 2025
These hormonal changes can cause uncomfortable symptoms, including hot flashes, insomnia, vaginal and urinary problems, mood changes and weight gain, and can have long-term health implications.
—Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 11 July 2025
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“Hot flash.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hot%20flash. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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