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Hot flashes: a review

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  • Sofia Jamal

  • Amira Elsabagh

  • Lubna Wani

  • Mayada Issa

  • June 25, 2026

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    Hot flashes affect over 75% of women during menopause, significantly impairing their quality of life.

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    Symptoms include episodic heat sensation, flushing, sweating, and sleep disturbances.

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    Estrogen withdrawal and thermoregulatory dysfunction are key factors in the pathophysiology of hot flashes.

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    Hormone replacement therapy is the most effective treatment for hot flashes in appropriate candidates.

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    Management strategies should be individualized based on symptom severity, patient preferences, and risk profile.

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Hot flashes: a review

  • by Sofia Jamal, Amira Elsabagh, Lubna Wani, Mayada Issa

  • June 25, 2026

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