Review, 2018
Which women are most likely to experience hot flashes during menopause?
Up to 80% of women experience hot flashes during menopause, lasting about 10 years on average. Black and Hispanic women are more likely to experience them, while Asian women are less likely.
What they did
Literature review examining hot flashes and night sweats during menopause, who experiences them, how long they last, and risk factors.
What they found
Hot flashes occur in up to 80% of women, peaking around the final menstrual period. Average duration is 10 years. Black and Hispanic women report higher rates than non-Hispanic white women. Asian women report lower rates. Risk factors include smoking, anxiety, depression, premenstrual syndrome, lower education, and certain medical treatments.
What it means for you
Menopause hot flashes are very common and can last many years. Different racial and ethnic groups experience different rates. This is a review about menopause, not PMS itself, though PMS is mentioned as a risk factor for menopause symptoms.
80%
Women experiencing hot flashes
10
Average years hot flashes last
About the study
- Original title
- Vasomotor Symptoms Across the Menopause Transition: Differences Among Women
- Authors
- Avis NE, Crawford SL, Green R
- Journal
- Obstetrics and gynecology clinics of North America
- Year
- 2018
- Study design
- Review
- What was tested
- None - literature review.
- Open access
- Yes
- Read the paper
- doi.org/10.1016/j.ogc.2018.07.005
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