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?

Hot flashes and night sweats are sometimes referred to as vasomotor symptoms. According to Healthline, certain cancers, including carcinoid tumors, leukemia, and lymphoma, are known to trigger ...

That could mean more restroom breaks, uniform adaptations to help with hot flashes or flexible working hours, Daniels said. People working for employers who do not subsidize menopause-related care ...

But menopause is more than the pop culture stereotype featuring women in their 50s having hot flashes. Symptoms can start much earlier — during perimenopause, the time leading up to menopause ...