Hormone therapy is the most effective treatment for hot flashes, but there are other treatment options. Non-hormonal treatments include dietary changes, lifestyle changes, and over-the-counter therapies.

Two of the most common complaints of menopause are hot flashes and night sweats. These unpleasant symptoms affect about three-quarters of all women during perimenopause (the time before actual menopause). According to the North American Menopause Society (NAMS), a woman can continue to experience hot flashes for six months to five years, and in some women, they can last 10 years or even longer.