| Hot flash | |
|---|---|
| Other names | Hot flushes |
| Specialty | Gynecology |
| Symptoms | Feelings of intense heat on the face or chest, sweating, rapid heartbeat |
| Duration | 2–30 minutes |
Hot flashes (also known as hot flushes) are a form of flushing, often caused by the changing hormone levels that are characteristic of menopause. They are typically experienced as a feeling of intense heat with sweating and rapid heartbeat, and may typically last from two to 30 minutes for each occurrence.