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Suggest Treatment For Hot Flashes After Radical Hysterectomy

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Posted on Thu, 24 Apr 2014
Question: Hi my name is XXXXXXX I had a radical Hysterectomy, and removal of Leiomyosarcoma in my Right Pelvic area. I am now approaching my 6th and final cycle of chemo. I have very severe hot flashes that start only in the day, now they are continuing day and night, night flashes make me very irritable, I am now suffering from sleep deprivation. I have tried Wild Yam Root capsules.. not helping. Any advice?
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Answered by Dr. Manisha Jain (10 minutes later)
Brief Answer: menopausal symptoms, lifestyle changes advised Detailed Answer: Hello XXXXXXX Hot flashes are common after radical hysterectomy as ovaries are removed so it is similar to symptoms experienced after menopause. My recommendations are as follows: - You should drink a lot of water and avoid hot and humid climates. - Lessen your intake of caffeine and eat lots of salads and fruits. - Include nuts especially walnuts in your daily diet and increase intake of soy proteins. - Sleep deprivation is also a part of this spectrum only. In case these lifestyle changes don't work then you should visit a gynecologist who will prescribe you hormone replacement therapy after proper pelvic and breast examination. Wish you the best of health and may god bless you.
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Suggest Treatment For Hot Flashes After Radical Hysterectomy

Brief Answer: menopausal symptoms, lifestyle changes advised Detailed Answer: Hello XXXXXXX Hot flashes are common after radical hysterectomy as ovaries are removed so it is similar to symptoms experienced after menopause. My recommendations are as follows: - You should drink a lot of water and avoid hot and humid climates. - Lessen your intake of caffeine and eat lots of salads and fruits. - Include nuts especially walnuts in your daily diet and increase intake of soy proteins. - Sleep deprivation is also a part of this spectrum only. In case these lifestyle changes don't work then you should visit a gynecologist who will prescribe you hormone replacement therapy after proper pelvic and breast examination. Wish you the best of health and may god bless you.