ABOUT HOT FLASHES
Understanding hot flashes due to menopause
What are hot flashes?
Hot flashes, also known as vasomotor symptoms (VMS), are feelings of warmth in the face, neck, and chest, or sudden intense feelings of heat and sweating. They can happen day and night.
Some hot flashes can be disruptive and may impact everyone differently.
The severity of hot flashes are typically classified in three ways:
Mild
Sensation of heat without sweating
Moderate
Sensation of heat with sweating,
but able to continue activity
Severe
Sensation of heat with sweating,
but unable to continue activity
Lynkuet® is for the treatment of
moderate to severe
hot flashes due to menopause
Hot flashes don’t affect all women the same. How long they last and how often they happen can vary.
- Individual hot flashes may last anywhere from 1 to 5 minutes.
- Hot flashes may occur several times an hour, a few times a day, or just once or twice a week.
- On average, moderate to severe hot flashes can last around 3.6 years after diagnosis of menopause, though not all women will experience hot flashes for that period of time or even at all.
What is Menopause?
Menopause is diagnosed when a woman hasn’t had a period for 12 months and can no longer get pregnant.
Menopause is not a disease or disorder–it’s a natural part of aging.
Ready to make an appointment?
If you have moderate to severe hot flashes due to menopause, you can talk with your healthcare provider about your treatment options.
Before you head into that appointment, download this Discussion Guide for questions that can help you get the conversation started about your treatment options.