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ReviewFrontiers in medicine2026

Hot flashes: a review.

Sofia Jamal, Amira Elsabagh, Lubna Wani, Mayada Issa

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Review in Frontiers in medicine, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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4 authors.

Sofia JamalCarilion Clinic, Roanoke, VA, United States.
Amira ElsabaghCarilion Clinic, Roanoke, VA, United States.
Lubna WaniCarilion Clinic, Roanoke, VA, United States.
Mayada IssaCarilion Clinic, Roanoke, VA, United States.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Hot flashes are the most common vasomotor symptom of menopause, affecting over 75% of women and significantly impairing quality of life. These symptoms are a frequent reason women seek medical care, often from primary care physicians. This review summarizes the clinical presentation, underlying pathophysiology, and current management of hot flashes. Clinically, symptoms include episodic heat sensation, flushing, and sweating, often associated with sleep disturbance. Pathophysiology involves estrogen withdrawal and thermoregulatory dysfunction, including a narrowed thermoneutral zone and increased neurokinin B signaling. Management includes lifestyle modifications and complementary therapies with variable evidence. Hormone replacement therapy remains the most effective treatment for appropriate candidates, while nonhormonal pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic approaches are commonly used when estrogen is contraindicated. Emerging targeted therapies offer additional treatment options. Treatment should be individualized based on symptom severity, patient preferences, and risk profile.

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hormone replacement therapy (HRT)hot flashes – menopausemenopausetargeted therapies and diagnosticswomens health

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PMID42428273
PMCPMC13345866

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