Women undergoing menopause can experience hot flashes ... There are many possible causes of hot flashes besides menopause, including hormonal changes, stress and anxiety, and smoking.
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.
While research is not conclusive that they’re beneficial for menopause symptoms, some people report that the estrogen-like effects of soy can help with symptoms that include hot flashes ...