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title: "How long do menopause hot flashes last"
description: "Learn how long menopause hot flashes last—an episode can last seconds to minutes, and symptoms may continue for months or years. Get relief options."
url: "https://www.myalloy.com/knowledge-base/how-long-do-menopause-hot-flashes-last"
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# How long do menopause hot flashes last

> Learn how long menopause hot flashes last—an episode can last seconds to minutes, and symptoms may continue for months or years. Get relief options.

## How long do menopause hot flashes last?

An individual hot flash usually lasts **30 seconds to 10 minutes**. Over time, the whole phase is a lot more variable. Some women deal with hot flashes for about **6 months to 2 years**, while others keep having them for **years after menopause**, sometimes **more than a decade**. They often start in **perimenopause** and usually become less intense as time goes on.

Here at Alloy, we go into more detail in [How Long Do Hot Flashes Last?](https://www.myalloy.com/blog/how-long-do-hot-flashes-last) and our [hot flashes symptom guide](https://www.myalloy.com/symptoms/hot-flashes). Dr. Sharon Malone also explains why hot flashes can continue for months, years, or longer in [this video chapter](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4PRXWN3UbNw&t=1801s).


[Watch video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4PRXWN3UbNw&t=1801s)

If hot flashes are frequent or disruptive, treatment can help. At Alloy, options include hormonal treatments like [estradiol pills](https://www.myalloy.com/solutions/estradiol-pill), [estradiol gel](https://www.myalloy.com/solutions/divigel-estradiol-gel), and [Evamist® estradiol spray](https://www.myalloy.com/solutions/evamist), plus a non-hormonal option, [low-dose paroxetine](https://www.myalloy.com/solutions/paroxetine).


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This answer was created using the following resources:

- [Paroxetine](https://www.myalloy.com/solutions/paroxetine)
- [Estradiol Pill](https://www.myalloy.com/solutions/estradiol-pill)
- [Evamist® Estradiol Spray](https://www.myalloy.com/solutions/evamist)
- [Estradiol Gel](https://www.myalloy.com/solutions/divigel-estradiol-gel)
- [Your Menopause Questions Answered | Dr. Sharon Malone - Understanding Hot Flashes and Their Impact](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4PRXWN3UbNw)
- [Menopause Myth Busting: Separating Fact from Fiction | Dr. Mary Jane Minkin - Hot Flashes and Symptom Severity](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P1ulgvNA0YY)
- [Understanding Hormones During Menopause | Dr. Mary Jane Minkin - New Hot Flashes Years After Menopause](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_tZRmRCnti4)
- [What's happening to your body in menopause: hot flashes, night sweats, sleep disruption - Hot Flashes and Menopause](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=81g0qWSS06I)
- [What happens to your skin in perimenopause; and what you can do about it - When to Seek Treatment](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RPxWE1EyeI)
- [Dr. Sharon Malone Clearing up Misconceptions About Menopause on CBS Sunday Morning - Understanding Menopause and Perimenopause](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vkSJCl_-N2k)
- [How Long Do Hot Flashes Last?](https://www.myalloy.com/blog/how-long-do-hot-flashes-last)
- [Hot Flashes and Night Sweats During Menopause | Alloy Health](https://www.myalloy.com/blog/dealing-with-hot-flashes-and-night-sweats)
- [Hot Flashes and Menopause: What’s the Connection? | Alloy](https://www.myalloy.com/blog/hot-flashes-and-menopause-whats-the-connection)
- [What Causes Hot Flashes? What Supplements Can Help? HRT?](https://www.myalloy.com/blog/what-causes-hot-flashes)
- [How Long Does Menopause Last? | Alloy](https://www.myalloy.com/blog/how-long-does-menopause-last)
- [Symptoms of Menopause: Find Relief & Talk to a Doctor | Alloy](https://www.myalloy.com/blog/signs-and-symptoms-of-menopause-everything-you-need-to-know)
- [How To Deal With Menopause Hot Flashes](https://www.myalloy.com/blog/the-flash-some-like-it-cool)

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