How long do hot flashes last? Real numbers from clinical research
Most women experience hot flashes for 7+ years on average — but the range is wide. We break down the timeline by age, ethnicity, and onset.
1 min readReviewed May 2026
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Most women experience hot flashes for 7+ years on average — but the range is wide. We break down the timeline by age, ethnicity, and onset.