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Glossary Hot Flashes

sudden intense heat sensations often linked to hormonal changes

Hot flashes, also known as hot flushes, are sudden feelings of intense heat that are often accompanied by sweating and a rapid heartbeat. They are commonly experienced by women during menopause due to hormonal changes, particularly the decrease in estrogen levels, but can also occur in men undergoing androgen deprivation therapy for prostate cancer. These episodes can last from a few seconds to several minutes and may be followed by chills.

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research Hot Flashes in a Young Girl: A Wake-up Call Concerning Serenoa repens Use in Children

6 citations , October 2012 in “Pediatrics”

This case report describes an 11-year-old girl who experienced hot flashes and menarche after taking a Serenoa repens supplement for telogen effluvium, suggesting a possible but uncertain link between the supplement and hormonal changes.

research SUN-207 Hot Flashes, Flushing, and Sweating in a Middle-Aged Man with Pituitary Macroadenoma

April 2019 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society”

This case study highlights the importance of considering broad causes when evaluating hot flashes in middle-aged men, as it detailed a pituitary macroadenoma causing secondary hypogonadism in a man presenting with such symptoms.

research Bee pollen and honey for the alleviation of hot flushes and other menopausal symptoms in breast cancer patients

24 citations , May 2015 in “Molecular and clinical oncology”

In this study, both honey and bee pollen may alleviate menopausal symptoms in breast cancer patients on antihormonal treatment, with no significant difference between the two.

research Women's midlife health Reframing menopause

29 citations , May 1998 in “Bulletin of the American College of Nurse-Midwifery”

This review examines menopause's endocrinology, treatment history, and associated changes, noting key issues for midwife management but reports no new clinical results.

research Dermatosis associated with menopause

10 citations , January 2014 in “Journal of Mid-life Health”

This article reviews dermatological problems associated with estrogen deficiency in menopausal women and highlights the importance of dermatologist and gynecologist collaboration, but reports no new clinical results.

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community I am going to reduce finasteride to half the dose (0.5 mg) and I have several questions

4 upvotes 1 year ago

A 34-year-old man plans to reduce his finasteride dose from 1 mg to 0.5 mg due to negative side effects like hormonal imbalances and seeks advice on managing these effects and potential alternatives. Suggestions include considering dutasteride as an alternative and noting that a new equilibrium with a reduced dose may take about two weeks.

community Whatever happened to Clascoterone? (breezula for hair) (sold as Winlevi for acne available since 2021)

4 upvotes 1 week ago

Clascoterone (Breezula) is anticipated for release in the coming years but is considered too weak for aggressive androgenetic alopecia (AGA). Current treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride are preferred, with some users obtaining clascoterone from the gray market.

community Started OM and Fin one year ago

in Female 5 upvotes 3 months ago

The user is experiencing significant hair shedding despite using 1.25mg oral minoxidil and 1mg finasteride daily for a year. They are advised to monitor health factors like vitamin levels and heart health, and consider increasing ferritin levels for optimal hair growth.

community My Widows peak randomly grew back? Is my thinning covid related?

in Is this regrowth? 2 years ago

The user experienced hair thinning, possibly due to long COVID and prediabetes, and saw regrowth after dietary changes and using biotin shampoo. They are taking vitamins and noticed significant hair regrowth, especially at the widow's peak.

community Libido on Finasteride

4 upvotes 11 years ago

The conversation discusses the effects of finasteride on libido, with the original poster experiencing a significant decrease in sexual desire after starting the medication. Other users share similar experiences and suggest potential remedies, including Vitamin E supplementation and lifestyle changes like avoiding pornography.

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