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.

“As the definitive physiology of hot flashes is not known, I believe it cannot be assumed that the efficacy of the new antidepressants for hot flashes is a class effect,” says lead researcher ...

The analysis by Loprinzi and co-workers supports the notion that antidepressants and gabapentin decrease menopausal hot flashes. In addition, the study showed that venlafaxine and paroxetine were ...

Most women are aware that menopause can bring hot flashes, sleep disturbances, and even affect bone density, but did you know that there is a relation to depression? In a study published in the ...

Menopause symptoms can include joint and muscular pain, fatigue, insomnia, depression and anxiety, ... [+] and hot flashes, according to Dr. Kavita Desai. Despite the dramatic health challenges ...