How long do hot flashes last during menopause?
It is estimated that around two-thirds of women who become menopausal naturally will experience hot flashes for a period of 3 to 5 years. The symptoms may, however, last longer. It has been noted that 20% of women aged 60 and up, as well as 8% to 10% of women of 70 and over can still have hot flashes. The situation is different for women who start their menopause at a young age, particularly when it is induced prematurely because of medication or surgery. Most of these women will present with severe hot flashes for a period that lasts more than 8 to 10 years.
