Although much research is underway to develop new treatments for postmenopausal hot flashes, it is hinderedby a lack of suitable outcome measures. Therefore, the author invented a miniature, ambulatory hot flash recorder. Thepurpose of this study was to ascertain patient satisfaction with this device. Subjects were 38 postmenopausal women reportingfrequent hot flashes. They wore the recorder for 3 consecutive weeks. Patients reported that the recorder interferedminimally with their daily activities, was easy to use, and was acceptable in appearance. This device should be useful inevaluating treatments for postmenopausal hot flashes.
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