Testing Your Knowledge

Written by Kara Mayer Robinson

Medically Reviewed by Poonam Sachdev, MD on February 19, 2026

Question 1/10

Only older women get vasomotor symptoms.

Question 2/10

You don’t have to “just deal” with vasomotor symptoms.

Question 3/10

All women will have vasomotor symptoms in their lifetime.

Question 4/10

Smoking or drinking can lead to vasomotor symptoms.

Question 5/10

Even though they’re called hot flashes, heat has nothing to do with them.

Question 6/10

Vasomotor symptoms can make anxiety and depression worse.

Question 7/10

Hot Flashes Aren’t Related to Weight.

Question 8/10

Antidepressants may help reduce hot flashes and night sweats.

Question 9/10

Plants and herbs are a safe way to reduce hot flashes.

Question 10/10

Hormone therapy reduces vasomotor symptoms.