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 ...

Most women are aware that menopause can bring hot flashes, sleep disturbances, and even affect bone density, but did you know ...

If your hot flashes are frequent or become bothersome ... hormonal drugs are effective for hot flash relief. They include: ...

The drop in estrogen can cause uncomfortable symptoms known as vasomotor symptoms, like hot flashes. Your may have other symptoms too, such as vaginal dryness. If you're looking for relief from ...

As I was taking a psyco-social medical history of a 43-year-old woman, I asked, “What is your problem?” She replied, “I can’t ...

Nonacs says that a medication known as gabapentin - though not originally intended for that specific purpose - "is effective ...