Kosin Medical Journal (고신대학교 의과대학 학술지)

Kosin University College of Medicine (고신대학교 의과대학)
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What to do with troublesome hot flush?

  • Chae, Su Hyun (Konkuk University Medical Center, Konkuk University School of Medicine) ;
  • Lee, Chulmin (Sanggye Paik Hospital, Inje University College of Medicine) ;
  • Kim, Heung Yeol (College of Medicine, Kosin University) ;
  • Lee, Ji Young (Konkuk University Medical Center, Konkuk University School of Medicine)
  • Received : 2017.09.26
  • Accepted : 2017.11.27
  • Published : 2018.12.31
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Abstract

Hot flush (hot flush or facial flush) is the most frequent symptom experienced by women of peri-menopausal age. It may appear on women or even men after surgery or chemotherapy. Hot flush is one of the biggest reason for women to undergo hormone replacement therapy (HRT). It also crucially affects various aspects of life quality such as occupation, social life, daily routine and health awareness. The most effective and fundamental remedy for hot flush is HRT. However, a few women is not responsive to HRT and investigation to elucidate other causes of hot flush is warranted, especially in elderly. The contraindications such as breast cancer mandates other modality of treatment. Variety of treatment for hot flush other than HRT will be discussed herein.

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