General Info about Hot Flash
Hot flash is an unusual feature that
Few lucky ones escape from this symptom. Hormonal imbalance experienced during this time is what is exhibited as this external symptom
What is New in Hot Flash?
Hot flashes and night sweats in perimenopausal women can be decreased with oral micronized progesterone (OMP). About 8 of 10 perimenopausal women are affected with hot flashes and night sweats. There is no effective therapy for them. Women are often prescribed the birth control pill for hot flash symptoms, which may not be safe because woman's risks for blood clots and strokes increase with age and weight gain.
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Hot Flash - References:
- Avantina Sharma, Textbook of Food Science and Technology, International Book distributor (IBDC) publishers, India.
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- Vasomotor symptom relief by soy isoflavone extract tablets in postmenopausal women: a multicenter, double blind, randomized, placebo-controlled study. Menopause. 2000 Jul-Aug;7(4):236-42.
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- Anastrozole plus fulvestrant vs. anastrozole alone for hormone receptor-positive advanced breast cancer: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. - Published by PubMed
- Pain, fatigue and depression symptom cluster in survivors of prostate cancer. - Published by PubMed
My worst hot flashes feel similar to a slight electrical shock, short-lived but very significant (as if I have stuck my finger in a light socket.) Has anyone else experience a similar type of hot flash? I have also had the type where you feel as if your temperature immediately rises and you must remove clothing while profusely perspiring.