Hot Flashes

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Publisher: The Menopause Society · Published: August 2, 2026 · Accessed: August 2, 2026

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Claims this source supports

• Hot flashes and night sweats are vasomotor symptoms that can disrupt sleep and daily life.
• Up to 80 percent of women experience hot flashes during the menopause transition, and symptoms last seven to ten years on average.
• Cooling techniques such as adjusting clothing or room temperature have limited supporting data or have not shown significant benefit in clinical trials as hot-flash treatments.
• Symptom patterns and treatment needs vary, and bothersome symptoms can be discussed with a clinician.