What is another word for Hot Flashes?
Pronunciation: [hˈɒt flˈaʃɪz] (IPA) 
Hot flashes, commonly known as hot flushes, refer to sudden intense feelings of heat, usually accompanied by sweating and a red, flushed face. There are several synonymous expressions used to describe this menopausal symptom. One commonly used term is "power surge", implying a sudden surge of heat that overcomes the body. Another synonymous phrase is "vasomotor instability", suggesting the instability of blood vessels that causes the sudden heat sensations. Some women might refer to it as "the furnace effect" or "flaming moments", highlighting the heat sensation experienced during hot flashes. Regardless of the term used, these synonyms all refer to the temporary and unpredictable warmth that menopausal women often face.
