Primary and review articles published in English were identified by a MEDLINE (1966-June 2003) search using the MeSH terms "hot flashes," "hot flushes," "menopause," and "serotonin reuptake inhibitor.

The time that you will need to use HRT will depend on how intense your symptoms are and how long they last. Low doses of antidepressant medications may help reduce symptoms of menopause, including hot ...

If your hot flashes seem to worsen after consuming these foods, try eliminating the suspected offenders and see if the hot flashes subside. Effexor XR (venlafaxine) is an antidepressant that has been ...

A study published by the North American Menopause Society in the journal Menopause, found a plant-based diet rich in soy reduces moderate-to-severe hot flashes by 84%, from nearly five per day to ...

The mean reduction in hot flash score in the combined placebo arms of all studies was 24%. The antidepressants paroxetine (10–25 mg per day), fluoxetine (20 mg per day), sertraline (50–100 mg ...

SSRIs and selective norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs) have been extensively studied for the management of hot flashes with varying results. [1] In this well-done trial, escitalopram at ...

Hot flashes, a typical sign of menopause, may impact as many as 85% of women. These are defined by a sudden sensation of warmth that sweeps over the whole body, frequently followed by perspiration ...

The FDA has issued a black-box warning for Veozah, a hot-flash medication, due to rare but serious liver risks Regular liver testing is recommended during Veozah treatment to ensure early detection of ...

Hot flashes are caused by decreased estrogen ... Examples include hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and some antidepressants. HRT is a type of therapy used to reintroduce synthetic forms of ...

Acupuncture may support healthy gut motility9 (i.e., the pace at which food is digested and moves through your body). This, ...

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