Besides hormonal imbalance and temperature changes, certain things can also trigger hot flashes. These culprits include alcohol, caffeine, cigarette, tight clothing and spicy foods. Black cohosh, soy isoflavones, evening primrose oil and flaxseed may help relieve hot-flash symptoms, though they are not FDA-approved medications for hot flashes. Therefore, you should consult with your doctor before taking them. Hot flashes are common among postmenopausal women.

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