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  • Stellate Ganglion Block An injection of local anesthetic into a nerve bundle in the neck that may interrupt hot flash signals for several months.
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Stellate Ganglion Block An injection of local anesthetic into a nerve bundle in the neck that may interrupt hot flash signals for several months.
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EfficacyStellate Ganglion Block Recommended (limited evidence)

Recommended with limited evidence by the Menopause Society.

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CostStellate Ganglion Block Contact provider Insurance: Varies—
DurationStellate Ganglion Block One injection; effects followed for 6 months in the main trial—
ReversibilityStellate Ganglion Block Reversible—
STI protectionStellate Ganglion Block No—
How it worksStellate Ganglion Block

A clinician injects local anesthetic into the stellate ganglion, a nerve bundle in the neck that is part of the sympathetic nervous system. This may interrupt the temperature-regulation signals that trigger hot flashes.

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PrescriptionStellate Ganglion Block Required In-Person Procedure—
Side effectsStellate Ganglion Block
  • Drooping eyelid (Horner's syndrome, temporary)
  • Temporary hoarseness
  • Dizziness
  • Rare serious complications (seizure if injected into a blood vessel, bleeding)
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Who shouldn't use thisStellate Ganglion Block
  • Active local or systemic infection
  • Bleeding disorder
  • Allergy to local anesthetic
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