What to do with troublesome hot flush?

• Published in: Kosin Medical Journal (Online) Vol. 33; no. 2; pp. 141 - 149
• Main Authors: Chae, Su Hyun, Lee, Chulmin, Kim, Heung Yeol, Lee, Ji Young
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Kosin University College of Medicine 01-12-2018; 고신대학교 의과대학 학술지
• Subjects: hot flush; treatment; 의학일반
• ISSN: 2005-9531; 2586-7024
• DOI: 10.7180/kmj.2018.33.2.141

Hot flush (hot flush or facial flush) is the most frequent symptom experienced by women of peri-menopausal age. It may appear on women or even men after surgery or chemotherapy. Hot flush is one of the biggest reason for women to undergo hormone replacement therapy (HRT). It also crucially affects various aspects of life quality such as occupation, social life, daily routine and health awareness. The most effective and fundamental remedy for hot flush is HRT. However, a few women is not responsive to HRT and investigation to elucidate other causes of hot flush is warranted, especially in elderly. The contraindications such as breast cancer mandates other modality of treatment. Variety of treatment for hot flush other than HRT will be discussed herein.