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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Hormone therapy helps relieve menopause symptoms like hot flashes and vaginal dryness. —

Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 15 Jan. 2025 Sleep quality is important in midlife because there are so many new disruptions that can ruin sleep, from menopause symptoms like hot flashes, anxiety and restless leg syndrome to new chronic conditions like obstructive sleep apnea. —

Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 20 Dec. 2024 Symptoms like hot flashes, sleep problems, mood changes, and vaginal dryness can hit pretty hard following cancer treatment. —

Katie Camero, SELF, 26 Nov. 2024 During menopause, hot flashes and hormonal fluctuations can disrupt the hours of rest, causing women to need to restore energy with more time in bed. —

Sofía Esquivel, Glamour, 24 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for hot flash