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A 29-year-old female asked:
26 weeks pregnant. on progesterone for cervix which is stable. i get hot flushes and its autumn where i live. is this normal? hot and cold spells?
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Dr. Jeff Livingstonanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
Follow up with doc: During pregnancy hot flashes will not be caused by hormone deficiency since your Estrogen and Progesterone levels are very high. Pregnant women often complain of temperature intolerance. If your doctor is concerned they may want to check your thyroid and blood sugar.
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