hot flashes
Coverage of hot flashes in the Nexus archive.
- Perimenopause goes viral, and doctors field the fallout
Perimenopause has become a cultural flashpoint, with nearly 95% of women reporting fatigue and exhaustion instead of typical symptoms like hot flashes and night sweats, according to a global survey published in Menopause. The disparity between actual experiences and widely recognized symptoms is creating real-time challenges.
- HRT makes you nervous? The non-hormonal menopause treatment that can reduce hot flashes, anxiety and depression
A non-hormonal menopause treatment significantly reduced hot flashes and night sweats within 4 weeks, according to a study. The drug decreased both the frequency and intensity of these symptoms.
- Astellas Pharma Shares Fall After Unveiling Five-Year Plan
Astellas Pharma Inc. announced a five-year plan and plans to seek European regulatory review for an experimental drug targeting menopausal hot flashes, leading to a decline in its shares. The company's headquarters is in Tokyo, Japan, and the initiative was mentioned by Yasukawa.
- AI scans 400,000 Reddit posts and finds hidden Ozempic side effects
Researchers analyzed 400,000 Reddit posts and found that users of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs like Ozempic frequently reported unexpected side effects such as menstrual irregularities, chills, and hot flashes. The study highlights AI's potential to use social media as an early-warning system for identifying overlooked drug side effects.
- Women seeking treatment for menopause symptoms face shortage of estrogen patches
Women experiencing perimenopause and menopause are facing challenges in accessing estrogen patches, a key treatment for symptoms like hot flashes and night sweats due to a growing shortage.