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Hot flushes
Neuroendocrine mechanisms underlying development of hot flushes remain
poorly defined
•
estrogen withdrawal at the time of menopause appears to play a role.
Advice
Lifestyle changes
•
avoiding triggers
•
keeping the core body temperature cool
Extensive research has been conducted to identify nonhormonal medications
or nonpharmacologic options for symptom management
19-9-2017
N. Lynn Henry, ASCO 2014