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.

Citalopram, a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor, is an effective, well-tolerated agent for the management of hot flashes, a novel study published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology has ...

Moreover, particularly as many menopausal women have become concerned about the safety of using prescription hormone replacement therapy (HRT) to cool down their hot flashes and related symptoms ...

Hot flashes are a signature symptom of menopause, but for some women, they last far longer than expected—sometimes up to 15 years. What causes them, and why do they vary so much from person to person?

Women undergoing menopause frequently suffer from hot flashes and night sweats, making their daily life quite challenging. While there are various treatment alternatives available, many women ...