The menopausal hot flush: a review. (4th July 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Sturdee, D. W.; Hunter, M. S.; Maki, P. M.; Gupta, P.; Sassarini, J.; Stevenson, J. C.; Lumsden, M. A.
• Is Part Of: Climacteric. Volume 20:Number 4(2017)
• Page Start: 296
• Page End: 305
• Publication Date: 2017-07-04
• Subjects: Hot flush -- menopause -- vasomotor symptoms -- frequency -- global variation -- problem rating -- physiological changes -- vascular reactivity -- neuroendocrine factors -- kisseptin -- calcitonin gene related peptide -- brain function -- memory -- cardiovascular disease; Menopause -- Periodicals; Menopause -- Hormone therapy -- Periodicals; Menopause -- Periodicals; Estrogen Replacement Therapy -- Periodicals; Gynecology -- Periodicals; Societies, Medical -- Periodicals; 612.665
• DOI: 10.1080/13697137.2017.1306507
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1369-7137

Abstract

Abstract: The hot flush is the most characteristic and often the most distressing symptom of the menopause. It is a unique feature and yet the mechanism and health implications are still not fully understood. This review summarizes some of the current thoughts on factors contributing to flushing, the physiological, vascular and neuroendocrine changes associated with flushing and the possible cardiovascular and other health implications for women experiencing hot flushes. Therapy is not discussed.