hot flash

noun

1. a sudden, temporary sensation of heat experienced by some women during menopause.

Word History and Origins

Origin of hot flash¹

First recorded in 1905–10

Example Sentences

Hormone therapy is approved for the treatment of hot flashes, night sweats and bone loss.

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That includes hot flashes, night sweats, mood swings and weight gain.

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That’s why the effects can be as wide-ranging as sleep disturbances, depression, joint pain and, yes, hot flashes.

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Other research has found that white matter hyperintensities -- bright spots visible on MRI scans that often indicate tissue damage -- are more common during menopause, particularly in women who experience early menopause or frequent hot flashes.

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Then I went through menopause, getting up a lot at night, having these weird hot flashes, and now I can’t sleep in.

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