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  • Women's Health

Background:

  • Hot flashes (HFs) are a common and bothersome symptom of menopause, impacting quality of life.
  • HFs are also linked to an increased risk of cardiovascular disease.
  • Evidence-based therapies for HFs are crucial for informed patient and provider decision-making.

Conclusions:

  • Regular moderate-intensity PA, including aerobic and resistance exercise, is a potentially effective therapy for reducing HFs.
  • Women experiencing HFs should be advised on the benefits of regular, moderate exercise.
  • Further research is needed on optimal exercise prescriptions, diverse populations, objective vs. subjective experiences, and underlying mechanisms.