Menopausal hot flush

Description

A condition affecting females, caused by hormonal changes associated with menopause. This condition is characterised by recurrent and transient periods of flushing, sweating, and a systemic sensation of heat. This condition may also present with palpitations, anxiety, or periods of heat followed by chills.

Index terms

Menopausal hot flush
Hot flush

Exclusions from above levels

01 – Certain infectious or parasitic diseases
05 – Endocrine, nutritional or metabolic diseases
18 – Complications of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium

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22 – Injury, poisoning or certain other consequences of external causes

Sibling codes

GA30.0 – Menopause
GA30.1 – Postmenopausal uterine bleeding
GA30.2 – Postmenopausal atrophic vaginitis
GA30.3 – States associated with artificial menopause
GA30.5 – Menopausal osteoporosis
GA30.6 – Premature ovarian failure
GA30.Y – Other specified menopausal or perimenopausal disorders
GA30.Z – Menopausal or perimenopausal disorders, unspecified

Foundation entity

Menopausal hot flush – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/222407548

Part of: GA30: Menopausal or perimenopausal disorders › 16: Diseases of the genitourinary system