Hot flashes or night sweats
Sudden episodes of intense heat, flushing, and sweating, and/or night sweats during sleep. Primarily associated with hormonal transitions, particularly menopause, but may also occur in men or other hormonal and systemic conditions.
Quick answer
Hot flashes and night sweats (ICD-10: N95.1; ICD-11: GA30.1) are primarily associated with menopausal oestrogen decline. HRT has the strongest evidence. CBT and acupuncture show moderate evidence. Red flag: night sweats with constitutional symptoms require lymphoma and systemic disease exclusion.
Recognition
Do any of these feel familiar?
Sudden intense heat sensation in the face, neck, and chest
Visible skin flushing and perspiration
Night sweats disrupting sleep and requiring clothing or bedding changes
Chills or cold feeling after the episode passes
Episodes occurring multiple times daily or nocturnally
What is Hot flashes or night sweats?
Sudden episodes of intense heat, flushing, and sweating, and/or night sweats during sleep. Primarily associated with hormonal transitions, particularly menopause, but may also occur in men or other hormonal and systemic conditions.
Approaches Commonly Explored
Commonly explored for conditions related to Hot flashes or night sweats, grouped by mechanism — select your subtype above to highlight the most relevant path.
How to use these approaches
Most people begin with Stabilise approaches, then progress toward Resolve and Sustain.
Hormonal imbalances and endocrine system dysregulation.
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