Hot flashes can persist after menopause because low estrogen affects how the brain regulates body temperature. Doctors may recommend hormone therapy or other nonhormonal treatments. A hot flash is a ...

Research suggests that hot flashes may last long after postmenopause, which starts when you haven’t had a menstrual period for a full year. Some people may experience hot flashes for decades. Hot ...

Hot flashes are one of the most frequent and disruptive vasomotor symptoms associated with the menopausal transition. They involve a sudden wave of heat, usually beginning in the face, neck, or chest, ...