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Hot Flashes, Night Sweats, Lumps On Breasts. Had Ovarian Cancer. Had Total Hysterectomy. What Can Help?
I am a 65 year old Filipino and had total hysterectomy when I was 28 years old due to Ovarian Cancer. I've been taking estrogens right after treatments of chemotherapy due to hot flashes and night sweats. Until now I'm still on HRT. Right now I'm taking Estradiol. I now have lumps on my breast and had a biopsy 11 years ago and the result is negative. All of a sudden, 2 weeks ago I received a letter from my primary physician (after picking up my Estradiol) telling me that HRT should only be used for short term treatment of menopausal symptoms. I've beeb using it since I was 39 years old and all of a sudden I've to stop. Thats drastic and scary. What should I do? Will the natural supplements help in this situation?
Thu, 6 Jun 2013
Hi and welcome to HCM. Thank you for your query.
Dear madam. HRT can be taken till the rest of your life and you can continue this if youe experience postmenopausal symptoms. Nstural supplements may help but it cant replace HRT so consult your gyn about it.
Wish you good health. Regards
Dear madam. HRT can be taken till the rest of your life and you can continue this if youe experience postmenopausal symptoms. Nstural supplements may help but it cant replace HRT so consult your gyn about it.
Wish you good health. Regards
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