1. a state of misfortune or affliction. 2. something hard to endure. 3. something that causes or entails suffering. Familiarity information: HARDSHIP used as a noun is uncommon.
A single hot flash can last anywhere from one to five minutes and may occur a few times a week for some women or daily for others. When hot flashes are severe, they may strike four or five times an hour or 20 to 30 times a day, Omicioli says.
(Most were 45 to 49.) Hot flush duration was approximately 8 years for this group compared to less than 4 years when onset occurred at ages 50 years or older. Bottom line: The earlier you begin to have hot flashes (even if you are still getting your period) the longer you can expect them to continue during menopause. Now that you have this information, discuss therapies with your doctor.