Hi, doctor. i had total abdominal hysterectomy in 2004, and was put on estrofem 2mg. nowadays hot flushes are too severe and unbearable. please help!

Options available: General info: There are options available to help with hot flashes from menopause, whether natural or induced by surgical removal of ovaries. In addition to hormones, gabapentin & clonidine are 2 meds that help w symptoms (not FDA approved for this purpose, but shown helpful). Options should be discussed with gynecologist or primary care physician to determine right choice for each individual.