Hot flashes & night sweats: Diagnosis & treatment
Evidence-based options for treating hot flashes & night sweats — medications, lifestyle, and clinical pathways.
Treatment options
Evidence-based options include systemic hormone therapy (estrogen ± progesterone), non-hormonal options (paroxetine, gabapentin, oxybutynin, fezolinetant), CBT-i for sleep disruption, and lifestyle measures (cooling, layered clothing, avoiding triggers). Most menopause telehealth providers can prescribe these.
Informational only. Final treatment decisions require a licensed clinician who knows your full medical history.