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I've been having hot flashes/night sweats alot. i'm only 23 & am 6 mo. post partum but had them before pregnancy. i sometimes feel faint from them?

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Dr. Liza Kunz answered

See your doctor: Sounds like you need a physical and possible some blood tests to be properly evaluated.

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Answered 3/29/2013

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Dr. Laurence Badgley answered

Specializes in General Practice

Hormones: You should have your thyroid and cortisol levels measured. Most primary medical doctors can make these evaluations. The type of specialist to evaluate would be an endocrinologist.

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Answered 4/10/2016

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A member asked:

I've been having hot flashes/night sweats alot. i'm only 23 & am 6 mo. post partum but had them before pregnancy. i sometimes feel faint from them?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Liza Kunz answered

Dr Samuel and another doctor agreed

Dr. Laurence Badgley answered

Dr Samuel and 2 doctors agreed

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