A 42-year-old female asked:

since i have both my ovaries out i get hot flashes really bad at night time, do i have to be on a medicine to help with them?

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Dr. David Geffneranswered

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Yes: Taking estrogen for a short time may help. Few other herbal concoctions might hel a minority of women. Consult your doctor.

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Consult a GYN: They can evaluate you and discuss options.

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