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Hot flashes are feelings of warmth that are most intense in the head, neck, and chest areas. They can result in extreme perspiration, which can lead to chills. Hot flashes are generally linked to menopause but might also be a result of other hormonal-balance issues.

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19 year experience in Obstetrics & Gynecology

How long it usually lasts:

Medium-term (lasts weeks to months)

How common it is:

Very common

Is Symptom of

Menopause
Condition
Perimenopause
Condition
Hypogonadism
Condition
Premature ovarian failure
Condition
PMS (premenstrual syndrome)
Condition
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Is a Side Effect of

Strattera
Ixempra
Luteinizing hormone
Flutamide
Nilandron
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Medications

Ratings show how effective doctors think these medications are at treating Hot flashes
Conjugated estrogens and medroxyprogesterone
4.0
43 reviews
Esterified estrogens
3.9
25 reviews
Estradiol
3.9
61 reviews
Estradiol and norethindrone
3.9
22 reviews
Conjugated estrogens
3.9
42 reviews
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