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Can there be any other reason to have hot flashes other than menopause?

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Dr. HUGH Melnick answered

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POSSIBLY: That said, hot flashes are cause by a drop in estrogen levels in the brain. Therefore, any low estrogen state can cause them. Blood tests and a vag sonogram can answer your question promptly and accurately.

Answered 4/14/2013

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Dr. Ron Eaker answered

Yes: A classic cause of hot flashes is hyperthyroidism. Some people experience hot flashes with certain foods like spices and caffeine. Some medications have been associated with hot flashes.

Answered 11/26/2016

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