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Friday, October, 30, 2009

Why Do I Get Hot Flashes

Hot flashes and snoring may signal sleep apnea

October 03, 2008
Women who have hot flashes and snore may also suffer from sleep apnea, according to a new study of postmenopausal women. One researcher said that women often seek help for hot flashes, but they don't realize they have a more serious sleep problem. Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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Hot Flashes from Lupron: When Will They Stop?
By Jay Motola , Health Expert

Dear Dr. Motola, I'm having hot flashes after one injection of Lupron 6 months ago. When will they... Read more »

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Hot Flashes: An Effective Treatment at Last?
By PJ Hamel , Health Expert

...coming of Retin-A? How about a possible cure for hot flashes? Now we're cookin' - literally!  ... Read more »

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Hot Flashes: A New Menopause Symptom Treatment on the Horizon?
By PJ Hamel , Health Expert

...and turning in bed. And, oh yeah - how about those hot flashes?   Hot Flashes - The Killer... Read more »

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Caffeine Facts and Fiction: 4 Things to Think About If You're Going Through Menopause
By Toni Hurst , Health Expert

...health effects of caffeine--was coffee triggering my hot flashes? Headaches? Does my heart... Read more »

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Soy for Hot Flashes? Read This First
By PJ Hamel , Health Expert

...supposed to deal with menopausal symptoms—particularly hot flashes? If so, you might want to... Read more »

Health Guide

Ovarian hypofunction
... Symptoms Women with ovarian hypofunction may develop symptoms of menopause such as hot flashes, mood swings, night sweats, and vaginal dryness. Ovarian hypofunction may also... Read more »
Menopause
...Treatment Menopause is a natural process. It does not require treatment unless the symptoms, such as hot flashes or vaginal dryness, are particularly bothersome. One big decision you may... Read more »
Dysfunctional uterine bleeding (DUB)
...Variable menstrual flow ranging from scanty to profuse Infertility Mood swings Hot flashes Vaginal tenderness Hirsutism -- excessive growth of body hair in a male... Read more »
Hypogonadism
...hypogonadism may cause infertility. Menopause is a form of naturally occurring hypogonadism, which can cause hot flashes, vaginal dryness, and irritability as a woman's estrogen levels fall. The... Read more »
Menopause
... Perimenopause; Postmenopause Symptoms The potential symptoms include: Hot flashes and skin flushing Night sweats Insomnia Mood swings including... Read more »

Medications

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...Consult your doctor for more details. To help manage hot flashes, keep a cool body temperature... Read more »

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...changes that might benefit you. You can also manage hot flashes by keeping a cool body... Read more »

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...(intense feelings of warmth and sweating known as hot flashes). If you need treatment only... Read more »

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...estrogen or relieve symptoms of menopause such as hot flashes. This medication is not... Read more »

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...body aches/pains, flushing and sweating (hot flushes/hot flashes), or trouble sleeping may... Read more »

Related News

Herbal Medicines for Menopause?
February 24, 2009

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Treating menopausal symptoms with herbal remedies could be a waste of time and money.  A new article in the Drug and Therapies... Read summary »

Injection may ease hot flashes
October 03, 2008

A small study suggests that an injection into the nerves of the neck may reduce the frequency of hot flashes in women going through breast cancer... Read summary »

Heavier women may have more hot flashes
October 03, 2008

Researchers say that women who have a high percentage of body fat may be more likely to experience hot flashes and night sweats. Previously doctors... Read summary »

Depo-Provera better than Effexor for hot flashes, study suggests
October 02, 2008

A recent study has shown that women who use Effexor to relieve their hot flashes might find better relief by using Depo-Provera instead. Women in a... Read summary »

Hypnosis may cool hot flashes in breast cancer survivors
September 26, 2008

Breast cancer survivors who still endure hot flashes may be helped by undergoing hypnosis, a new study has found. Researchers at Baylor University... Read summary »