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RIM24
9 years agoMember
Surgical induced menopause and hot flushes
Hi All, I had a lumpectomy in March followed by radiation therapy. At 53 I still had fully functioning ovaries with no signs of menopause so I had the choice of medical or surgical induction of menopa...
Hopes_and_Dream
9 years agoMember
Hi @RIM24, I was similar to @primek. When I first started a natural although early menopause, it was a nightmare. Hot flushes all day and night. I started taking HRT which made a huge difference. Of course this all stopped when I was diagnosed with breast cancer 12 months ago. I've been taking Arimidex for the past 12 month which blocks my oestrogen and progesterone and can honestly say that the hot flushes have reduced over that time. I get maybe one a day and one during the night. I try not to rug myself up to much, better to be feeling a little cool knowing I can count on my inbuilt heating system! I feel more comfortable at night having my shoulders and arms out of the quilt and kick a leg out as needed. Really hope you find something that helps you as it can be so debilitating until things settle down. Jane xx