The temporary feelings of warmth experienced by women during and following menopause which is caused by blood vessel dilation. May be caused by decreased production of estrogen.
Transient feeling of warmth experienced by some women during menopause; the frequency and severity of the flashes vary widely.
A symptom of menopause or peri-menopause in which a woman experiences fluctuations in body temperature. During a hot flash, the skin, particularly on the head, neck, and upper chest, becomes uncomfortably warm and perspires. The heart may race or skip beats, and the woman may feel dizzy. Hot flashes can last from 1 to 5 minutes and may be followed by chills. Some women get chills before a hot flash.
In women, a common but not universal symptom of declining ovarian function, falling estradiol levels, and impending menopause, marked by the sensation of sudden, brief flares of heat, followed by sweating. During the event, the face and anterior chest wall flush and radiate warmth. These symptoms may occur during the day, or they may interrupt sleep. In men, these same symptoms often occur during androgen ablation therapy for prostate cancer.
A sudden sensation of heat that usually begins in the chest and passes up to the neck and face, typically causing the latter two areas to become sweaty and flushed. This reaction may be followed by excessive perspiration and chills. Hot flashes can last from several seconds to several minutes and recur many times an hour or as little as once or twice a year.
A surge of warmth, widely recognized as one of the prevailing symptoms experienced during the perimenopausal phase, initiated by the hypothalamus’ reaction to the decline in estrogen levels.