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About Hot flashes

Hot flashes are a sudden feeling of warmth, often in the face, neck, or chest. They’re often accompanied by flushed red skin, an increased heart rate, and tingling in your fingers, and symptoms can happen during the day or night (night sweats).

Hot flashes are one of the most common symptoms of menopause and perimenopause. They’re usually caused by fluctuating hormone levels, which are common during menopause. While rare, hot flashes can also be caused by other factors, such as medications, thyroid problems, or certain types of cancer.

In addition to hot flashes, many individuals experience:

  • Mood changes or mood swings
  • Sleep problems
  • Vaginal dryness
  • Changes in libido
  • Weight gain
  • Increased risk for certain medical conditions like heart disease and osteoporosis

    Hot flashes and other menopause symptoms can affect your work, relationships, and sleep. If your quality of life is being impacted by your symptoms, talk to a healthcare provider about potential hot flash treatment options.
There are a number of effective treatments available for hot flashes. During your Sesame appointment, you can speak with your provider about the best option for you.

Hormonal treatments like estradiol, progestin and medroxyprogesterone help replace the estrogen your body loses during menopause. These medications can come in the form of estradiol pills, patches, gels, and vaginal estrogen suppositories.

These treatments are often prescribed if HRT isn’t recommended or preferred. Examples include low-dose paroxetine (an antidepressant that is FDA-approved to treat hot flashes), gabapentin ( a seizure medication that may help with night sweats), and clonidine (a blood pressure medication that may reduce hot flashes.
Some research suggests that avoiding triggers like caffeine, spicy foods, or alcohol can reduce hot flashes.
FAQs

Hot Flashes Care

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Medically reviewed by:Dr. Jillian Foglesong-Stabile, MD

Hot flashes are usually caused by a drop in estrogen levels. Estrogen, a type of hormone, helps control your body’s temperature levels. When estrogen levels drop as a result of menopause, your body can struggle to maintain a regular temperature.

On average, a single hot flash lasts for about 4 minutes. Some may pass after a few seconds, while others may persist for 10 minutes or more.

The overall period during which a woman experiences hot flashes can vary. For many women, this phase lasts between 6 months and 5 years. Others may experience hot flashes for 10 years or longer.

Yes. If deemed clinically appropriate, an online doctor or provider on Sesame can prescribe medication and other treatments for hot flashes. Any prescriptions will be sent to a pharmacy of your choice for pickup.

You can also access comprehensive menopause care throughSesame’s menopause subscription. The monthly subscription includes video consults with a dedicated provider, messaging, access to prescriptions for hot flashes if appropriate, and ongoing guidance to reduce your symptoms.

Hot flashes can be addressed with several different treatments, including hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and non-hormonal medications.

Hormonal treatments like estradiol and progesterone work by replacing the hormones that have decreased due to menopause.

Non-hormonal treatments include gabapentin, clonidine and low-dose paroxetine (an antidepressant). These options are usually prescribed instead of HRT for women with a history of breast cancer, endometrial cancer or uterine cancer.

Your Sesame provider will help you weigh the benefits and side effects of each treatment option so that you can feel confident in your treatment plan.

After you book your appointment, you’ll receive a video link via text and/or email. Simply click that link at your scheduled appointment time to join your video visit.

You can join your appointment using your smartphone, tablet, or computer.

  • On a smartphone or tablet: Download the Sesame Care app for the best experience.
  • On a computer: Just use a web browser like Chrome, Safari, Edge, or Firefox.

    While Sesame supports face-to-face video communications, turning on your video is not required if this makes you uncomfortable.

No! Sesame is available to everyone regardless of insurance status, and we do not bill health insurance in order to keep prices affordable for all. This means you don’t need to worry about surprise bills, specialist referrals or insurance coverage to access high-quality care.

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If medication is prescribed during your appointment, you will also receive a prescription discount card that you can show to your pharmacist when you pick up your medication for even more savings.

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