The menopausal hot flush: a review

The hot flush is the most characteristic and often the most distressing symptom of the menopause. It is a unique feature and yet the mechanism and health implications are still not fully understood. This review summarizes some of the current thoughts on factors contributing to flushing, the physiolo...

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Published in:Climacteric : the journal of the International Menopause Society 2017-08, Vol.20 (4), p.296-305
Main Authors: Sturdee, D. W., Hunter, M. S., Maki, P. M., Gupta, P., Sassarini, J., Stevenson, J. C., Lumsden, M. A.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Animals
Body temperature
Body Temperature Regulation
Brain - physiopathology
brain function
calcitonin gene related peptide
cardiovascular disease
Cardiovascular Diseases
Estrogens - deficiency
Female
frequency
global variation
Hormones
Hot Flashes - epidemiology
Hot Flashes - physiopathology
Hot flush
Humans
kisseptin
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Memory
Menopause
Menopause - physiology
neuroendocrine factors
Neurosecretory Systems - physiopathology
Ovary - physiopathology
physiological changes
problem rating
Sweating
vascular reactivity
Vasodilation
vasomotor symptoms
Womens health
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Summary:The hot flush is the most characteristic and often the most distressing symptom of the menopause. It is a unique feature and yet the mechanism and health implications are still not fully understood. This review summarizes some of the current thoughts on factors contributing to flushing, the physiological, vascular and neuroendocrine changes associated with flushing and the possible cardiovascular and other health implications for women experiencing hot flushes. Therapy is not discussed.
ISSN:1369-7137
1473-0804
DOI:10.1080/13697137.2017.1306507