“The hot flush – a sudden sensation of heat that spreads over a woman’s body, particularly on her head, face and chest, is the hallmark symptom of menopause”.1
Umbrella
What may the Hot Flushes Umbrella include?
Depending on the Source (DotS) this Umbrella may include:
- Hot Flash
- Hot Flashes
- Hot Flush (HF)
- Hot Flushes
- Menopausal/Menopause Hot Flashes/Hot Flushes
- Menopause-Related Hot Flashes/Hot Flushes
- Vasomotor Symptoms
- “Power Surges”
Different Differences
What is the difference between a hot flush and a hot flash?
I am guessing the difference between these two hotties is DotS and/or DotC (Depending on the Country). It seems to me women in the United States and Canada have hot flashes and women in other countries have hot flushes or not.
Vasomotor Symptoms
What are vasomotor symptoms (VMS)?
The International Menopause Society’s (IMS) explain:
Hot Flush
What is a hot flush?
DotS the definition of a hot flush may vary. The IMS’s definition is:
The Australasian Menopause Society’s (AMS) definition is:
Hot Flash
What is a hot flash?
DotS the definition of a hot flash may vary. In Hot Flashes: Symptoms & Causes – Overview the (United States) Mayo Clinic’s definition is:
Night Sweats
What are night sweats?
DotS the definition of night sweats may vary. The IMS’s definition is:
The NAMS’ definition is:
Cause
What is the cause of hot flushes?
In Menopause FAQs: Hot Flashes – Q. What Are Hot Flashes? What Causes Them To Happen? according to the NAMS:
The (Australian) Jean Hailes for Women’s Health note:
Other Causes: Other Conditions
Apart from menopause, what are other causes of hot flushes?
The AMS explain causes can include:
- “Other conditions. Not all hot flushes are due to menopause. Other associated conditions include thyroid disease, diabetes, hyperhidrosis (a condition of excessive sweating which affects 1% of people), anxiety and panic disorders, obesity, hormonally active tumors, chronic infections and neurological disorders”.10
Other Causes: Medications
What medications can cause hot flushes?
According to the AMS:
- “Medications. Some medicines can cause hot flushes or make them worse. These include anti-oestrogens: tamoxifen , aromatase inhibitors, toremifene , raloxifene and clomiphene and the gonadotrophin-releasing hormone analogues i.e. goserelin, leuprorelin and nafarelin1. Some non-hormonal treatments for hot flushes, such as venlafaxine, can also cause hot flushes at higher doses”.11
Common or Not
How common are hot flushes?
The IMS explain:
The IMS also note:
In the United States, according to the NAMS:
Affect
What affect can hot flushes have?
In Hot Stuff: What’s New About Hot Flashes? Are Hot Flashes Such A Big Deal? the author elaborates on:
Lifestyle Changes
What are some lifestyle changes to improve hot flushes?
In Hot Flashes: What Can I Do? Lifestyle Changes To Improve Hot Flashes the (United States) National Institute on Aging elaborate on:
- “Dress in layers, which can be removed at the start of a hot flash
- Carry a portable fan to use when a hot flash strikes
- Avoid alcohol, spicy foods, and caffeine. These can make menopausal symptoms worse
- If you smoke, try to quit, not only for menopausal symptoms, but for your overall health
- Try to maintain a healthy weight. Women who are overweight or obese may experience more frequent and severe hot flashes
- Try mind-body practices like yoga or other self-calming techniques. Early-stage research has shown that mindfulness meditation, yoga, and tai chi may help improve menopausal symptoms”.16
Hormone Replacement Therapy
Is hormone replacement therapy an effective treatment for hot flushes?
In Menopause: Hot Flushes – Treatments for Hot Flushes the NHS (National Health Service, United Kingdom) explain:
Revised Global Consensus Statement
What is one of the points of consensus about menopausal hormone therapy (MHT)?
One of the points of consensus in the Revised Global Consensus Statement on Menopausal Hormone Therapy: Section A: Benefit/Risk Profile of MHT – endorsed by seven menopause-related organizations – published online 20 June 2016, is:
Health Care Provider
What if I would like help with my hot flushes?
If you would like help with your hot flushes, it may be in your best interest to choose to talk to your health care provider about this.
In Hot Flashes: Diagnosis & Treatment – Treatment the Mayo Clinic elaborate on:
“Discuss the pros and cons of various treatments with your doctor. If hot flashes don’t interfere with your life, you probably don’t need treatment. Hot flashes subside gradually for most women, even without treatment, but it can take several years for them to stop”.19
In 4 Things To Know About Menopausal Symptoms and Complementary Health Practices. 4 the (United States) National Center for Complimentary and Integrative Health remind us:
“Tell all your health care providers about any complementary health practices you use. Give them a full picture of what you do to manage your health. This will help ensure coordinated and safe care”.20
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Sources
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You may find the Sources quoted at:
Sources
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