Anon - Have you discussed this with your doctor or had a health check-up lately? It would be good to see if there are any underlying health issues that are contributing to the severity of the hot flashes.
In terms of hormone replacement therapy, there are conflicting views on whether it should be continued by older women as they may face additional health risks beyond the increased risk of cancer and other risks associated with HRT. There are some studies suggesting that HRT can cause brain shrinkage and increase the risk for dementia in women over the age of 64. http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/135508.php
Have you considered or tried alternatives? The following article provides a lot of information: https://www.empowher.com/menopause/content/menopause-alternative-treatments
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Anon - Have you discussed this with your doctor or had a health check-up lately? It would be good to see if there are any underlying health issues that are contributing to the severity of the hot flashes.
In terms of hormone replacement therapy, there are conflicting views on whether it should be continued by older women as they may face additional health risks beyond the increased risk of cancer and other risks associated with HRT. There are some studies suggesting that HRT can cause brain shrinkage and increase the risk for dementia in women over the age of 64. http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/135508.php
Have you considered or tried alternatives? The following article provides a lot of information: https://www.empowher.com/menopause/content/menopause-alternative-treatments
Hope this information is helpful.
August 7, 2010 - 8:48amPat
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