There are many possible causes of hot flashes besides menopause, including hormonal changes, stress and anxiety, and smoking. Something as simple as being in a hot room or eating spicy foods may ...
Primary and review articles published in English were identified by a MEDLINE (1966-June 2003) search using the MeSH terms "hot flashes," "hot flushes," "menopause," and "serotonin reuptake inhibitor.