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What would cause numerous hot flashes and night sweats to start after loosing 38 lbs in a protein based diet? still on estrogel & progesterone as befo

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Hormonal changes: If your weight loss was rapid then you are likely decreasing your amount of circulating Estrogen. Fat cells secrete Estrogen. Losing the fat decreases the Estrogen. Consider getting your thyroid and blood sugar checked too. Congrats on the weight loss. Keep up the good work.

Answered 9/21/2015

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