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  • Epidemiology
  • Menopause Research

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  • Cigarette smoking is linked to increased midlife hot flash risk.
  • The impact of smoking cessation on hot flashes remains unclear.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the effect of quitting smoking on the occurrence, severity, and frequency of hot flashes.
  • To analyze smoking cessation duration and its association with menopausal symptoms.

Main Methods:

  • Longitudinal study of 761 women aged 45-54 at baseline.
  • Follow-up period of 1-7 years to assess smoking status and hot flash experience.
  • Statistical analysis including odds ratios (OR) to compare groups.

Main Results:

  • Women who quit smoking had lower odds of hot flashes than current smokers (OR=0.55).
  • Former smokers experienced more hot flashes than never smokers (OR=2.55).
  • Quitting smoking for over 5 years significantly reduced hot flash odds, severity, and frequency compared to current smokers and recent quitters.

Conclusions:

  • Smoking cessation is associated with a reduced risk of hot flashes in midlife women.
  • Long-term smoking cessation (over 5 years) shows significant benefits for menopausal symptom reduction.
  • Early smoking cessation programs may enhance well-being during the menopausal transition.