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Doctor Says Menopause Hot Flashes Can Be Treated
Menopause is a natural stage of life, diagnosed after 12 months without a period.
Hot flashes can bring sudden heat and sweating, and severe episodes can stop someone from continuing an activity.
The article says almost half of women in their first year of menopause experience moderate to severe hot flashes.
OB-GYN Diana Bitner says treatment options are available, including Lynkuet, an FDA-approved, hormone-free prescription drug to reduce these symptoms.
Lynkuet can cause serious side effects, including daytime impairment and increased liver blood test values, and it is not for women who are pregnant.
Women should talk with a healthcare provider to decide whether the medicine is right for them.
A menopause specialist says moderate to severe hot flashes can be treated and encourages women to discuss options with a doctor.
The article describes Lynkuet (elinzanetant) as an FDA-approved, hormone-free prescription treatment for these hot flashes.
Diana Bitner, an OB-GYN and Bayer-paid spokesperson, explains how hot flashes are classified and how long they may last.
The article says moderate to severe hot flashes last an average of 3.6 years after menopause diagnosis, though experiences vary.
It warns that Lynkuet can cause serious side effects and says women should speak with a healthcare professional about whether it is right for them.
- Who
- Diana Bitner, an OB-GYN and menopause specialist, discusses treatment options for women.
- What
- The article says moderate to severe menopause-related hot flashes can be treated. It describes Lynkuet as an FDA-approved, hormone-free prescription option.
- When
- Published November 12, 2026.
- Where
- Not stated.
- Why
- To explain hot flashes and encourage women to discuss their symptoms and treatment options with a doctor.
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- Publication date
- November 12, 2026
- Treatment
- Lynkuet (elinzanetant) 60 mg capsules
- Approval and type
- FDA-approved, hormone-free prescription treatment
- Average duration
- 3.6 years after menopause diagnosis
- Hot flash duration
- 1 to 5 minutes per episode
What people are saying
A hot flash is a sensation of warmth in the face, neck, and chest, or sudden intense feelings of heat and sweating.
They are considered mild when they involve a sensation of heat without sweating, moderate when there is a sensation of heat with sweating but you are able to continue activity, and severe when there’s a sensation of heat with sweating that causes you to be unable to continue activity.