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Suggest Treatment For Hot Flashes And Insomnia After Hysterectomy

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Posted on Mon, 14 Nov 2016
Question: I have recently been put on Proesterone 100 mg and the Esradiol .05 mg patch. However, I was very alarmed when I read the prescription information. I had a complete hysterectomy at 3 years old and am now 67 years old. I was experiencing vaginal atrophy and hot flashes making it difficult to sleep well at night and lots of dryness. I am very worried about breast cancer. Should I be on these drugs?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Can be used for a short term.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
The hormones that have been given to you are like natural hormones and will help you in getting rid of the menopausal symptoms. It can increase the chances of having a breast cancer if taken on a long term. You can use these for 4-6 weeks to get rid of the symptoms and go for regular check up with your gynecologist in the meanwhile.
Please feel free to discuss further. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Rakhi-Tayal
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Suggest Treatment For Hot Flashes And Insomnia After Hysterectomy

Brief Answer: Can be used for a short term. Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for trusting us with your health concern. The hormones that have been given to you are like natural hormones and will help you in getting rid of the menopausal symptoms. It can increase the chances of having a breast cancer if taken on a long term. You can use these for 4-6 weeks to get rid of the symptoms and go for regular check up with your gynecologist in the meanwhile. Please feel free to discuss further. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have. Wishing you good health. Regards. Dr. Rakhi Tayal. For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Rakhi-Tayal