Can smoking increase the chance of hot flashes?

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  1.  Donna Hill Howes
     
    Donna Hill Howes answered:

    Yes, smoking has been shown to increase hot flashes during menopause. Smoking can also initiate early menopause. If you stop smoking, you will eliminate this added menopausal risk and the risk of other serious illnesses.

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    Yes, smoking has been shown to increase hot flashes during menopause. Smoking can also initiate early menopause. If you stop smoking, you will eliminate this added menopausal risk and the risk of other serious illnesses. More